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MaceK2.74

Light brown handle with geometric bands. There are two carved faces with iron eyes on each side of the two lobed paddle. A wood loop is at the bottom.

Culture
Yoruba
Material
wood and iron metal
Made in
Nigeria
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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PipeK2.73

Pipe with a mouthpiece tube of wood at one end that then widens to form a cylindrical bowl. Rectangular piece protrudes from pipe tube where it bents into the bowl. Hollow centre. Outside appears to have been oiled.

Culture
Gbari
Material
wood
Made in
Nigeria
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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LampK2.199

Red-brown hollow piece that has a rounded bottom. Five incised horizontal parallel lines arond the upper sides. Ten knobs are around the rim with an upright spout-like feature in between at one end and a modelled loop handle in between at the other end. Handle has a horizontal pointed knob on top that has ten incised vertical lines around the middle.

Culture
Yoruba
Material
clay
Made in
Nigeria
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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NecklaceK2.192

Necklace composed of blue and black glass beads, varying in size and shape, strung on string.

Culture
Nupe
Material
glass and fibre
Made in
Nigeria
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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OrnamentK2.191

Ornament composed of a thick band of metal bent into a c shape with beveled edges and incised bands of geometric pattern that run the length of the ornament.

Culture
Nupe
Material
brass metal
Made in
Nigeria
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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OrnamentK2.190

Ornament, c-shaped with many-faceted ends that each have two stamped simple flower-like designs. Made from brass with a high zinc and tin content.

Culture
Nupe
Material
brass metal
Made in
Nigeria
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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OrnamentK2.189

Ornament with round, bracelet shape and a ridge at the outer centre (v-shaped in cross-section). Slight raised lip at inner edges.

Culture
Gbari
Material
brass metal
Made in
Mubi, Nigeria
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Pipe BowlK2.188

Pipe bowl with two tubular stems protruding from a pointed base. Thicker stem is embellished with incised vertical lines and dots around the bottom portion. Overall, brown-red in colour.

Culture
Gbari
Material
clay
Made in
Abuja, Nigeria
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Pipe BowlK2.187

Pipe bowl with two tubular stems protruding from a pointed base. Thicker stem is embellished with incised vertical lines around the bottom portion. Overall, brown-red in colour. Bowl of pipe is slightly darker towards the pointed base.

Culture
Gbari
Material
clay
Made in
Abuja, Nigeria
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BagK2.185 a

Rectangular woven bag with braided strap. Stripes of grass have been dyed red, and brown and have been woven into the front and back of the bag. The ends of each side of the bag have abundant fringe.

Culture
Mambila
Material
palm leaf and dye
Made in
Plateau, Nigeria
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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