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ClothK2.136

Long rectangular cotton cloth made of three panels sewn lengthwise by hand. The design consists of blue and red stripes on a cream ground. Along the ends are a thin band of blue and white embroidered chevrons along with a twisted fibre fringe.

Culture
Hausa
Material
cotton fibre and dye
Made in
Abuja, Nigeria
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Pipe BowlK2.130

Tubular bowl with bulbous bottom and two rectangular pieces that extend from the sides. Bowl is embellished with geometric designs while the two side pieces are embellished with braided incising. Hide strap with fibre cording extends from the base.

Culture
Nupe
Material
brass metal, skin and fibre
Made in
Nigeria
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BoxK2.128

Box made of black horn with a hinged and flanged lid. The top is recessed with a hole at each corner, and the corners are rounded.

Culture
Hausa
Material
horn
Made in
Nigeria
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BottleK2.127

Bottle with a gourd shape made from hide that has been shaped when wet and tooled. The bottle is attached with brown and dark green string to a belt that serves as a carrying strap, and the bottle has a stopper in the mouth. The surface of the bottle is covered in geometric designs.

Culture
Hausa
Material
skin and fibre
Made in
Nigeria
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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LidK2.126

Woven, palm leaf lid consisting of a central, circular coiled pattern with alternating sections of black and natural around the outer edge.

Culture
Fulani
Material
palm leaf and dye
Made in
Nigeria
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BottleK2.124 a-b

Bulbous bottle (part a) with long tubular cap (part b). Bands of hide with fur are attached to the outside and are elaborated with bands of green hide. Both the top and bottom can be removed so it forms two separate containers.

Culture
Hausa
Material
skin and dye
Made in
Nigeria
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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MaskK2.420

Large face mask with pointed, animal ears, a long rectangular nose, and a pointed chin. The base is painted white with red-brown eyes, ears and lines on face; also covered with red-brown spots.

Culture
Igbo ?
Material
wood and paint
Made in
Nigeria
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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SwordK2.408 a-b

A metal sword with a beaten metal blade (part a) which has a fuller that has three ridges, of which the central ridge extends longer than the outer ones. There are two crescent moon shapes near the middle of the blade on each side. Floral decorations beaten on hilt which has a pommel, grip, and cross-guard. The sheath (part b) is sewn and embossed with a geometric pattern cut on sheath leather which is dyed ochre red and pale green. Cotton thread gird with huge tassels in red, green, and yellow.

Culture
Nupe
Material
brass metal, steel metal, leather skin and cotton fibre
Made in
Nigeria
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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PaddleK2.397

A long wood lanceolate paddle shape with a pointed blade. Each side of the blade has a different incised geometric design of lines, zig zags, and curved lines. The handle tip has a three part pierced design separated by horizontal bands of upraised squares, surrounded by carved zig zag lines on each side of the middle pierced part and three longitudinal grooves running along the middle of the end pierced part to the tip.

Culture
Itsekiri
Material
wood
Made in
Nigeria
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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PendantK2.443

Metal mask pendant of an Iyoba's face (Queen Mother), wearing a ruler's red bead headdress and collar. The eyes are wide, the nose is slim, and the mouth is slightly parted. The ears are curled flat. The headdress is decorated with lattice work and has flower-like protrusions along the sides.

Culture
Edo
Material
brass metal
Made in
Benin City, Edo, Nigeria
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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