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Figure1448/28

Grey-black coloured female figure winnowing rice in a circular container (kpomou); container held over left shoulder. Figure has defined breasts and is wearing a pagne (loincloth). Figure is standing on square base.

Culture
West African
Material
metal and paint
Made in
West Africa, Africa
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Figure1448/27 a-c

A small metal figure of a man (part a) leaning over with slightly bent knees. Thin, flat, rectangular torso. On a curved square base. He has two arms (parts b and c).

Culture
West African
Material
metal and paint
Made in
West Africa, Africa
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Figure1448/26

Grey-black coloured human figure holding a long stick-like object to the chin. Figure is in a standing position on a rectangular base.

Culture
West African
Material
metal and paint
Made in
West Africa, Africa
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Figure1448/24 a-b

Part a is of human figure holding a large coiled basket. A sickle rests on the shoulder of the figure. Part b are the legs and base of part a.

Culture
West African
Material
metal and paint
Made in
West Africa, Africa
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Figure1448/23

Grey-black coloured human figure on square-shaped stand holding a drum and beater. Figure is leaning forwards slightly and is bent at the knees.

Culture
West African
Material
metal and paint
Made in
West Africa, Africa
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Figure1448/21

Grey-black human figure in standing position. Arms are bent and resting on a protruding branch(?).

Culture
West African
Material
metal and paint
Made in
West Africa, Africa
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Figure1448/20

Grey-black figure kneeling on flat platform with hands touching the shoulders and body bent forwards. Skirt is attached to the platform. Small bowl is attached to the corner of the platform.

Culture
West African
Material
metal and paint
Made in
West Africa, Africa
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Figure1448/19

Metal figure of woman wearing a loincloth (pagne) on a platform, bent over a mortar (sowa or starh). Figure is grinding the contents with a pestle in one hand and is holding the edge of the mortar with the other. Head of figure is tilted slightly to the side.

Culture
West African
Material
metal and paint
Made in
West Africa, Africa
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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CombAf578

Brown wooden comb with a figure of a human without arms as a handle. Figure stands on the top of the arched piece from which the teeth of the comb extend. The surface below the figure is carved with several V-shaped incised lines and there are triangular shapes incised on the back. These designs are also evident on the torso of the human. There are seven teeth to the comb all together.

Culture
West African
Material
wood
Made in
West Africa, Africa
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Figure1461/13 a-b

Small black coloured human figure broken off at the knees (part a). Figure has large ears and lips, and thin outstretched arms winnowing rice in a large circular container (kpomou). Part b is the base of the figure that has broken off, consisting of a square piece of metal with two feet and part of one lower leg attached. Part of the legs, from between the two pieces, are missing.

Culture
West African
Material
metal and paint
Made in
West Africa, Africa
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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