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DaggerK3.2

Dagger (part a) and sheath (part b). The dagger has a steel blade and a horn handle. The sheath has an embroidered geometric design and a braided edge with a strap and buckle attached.

Culture
East African
Material
horn, steel metal and sheep skin ?
Made in
Somalia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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CombK3.1

Comb with eight tines, a body with curved sides that narrow to a narrow waist, and a handle that curves outwards at the sides and ends in a triangular finial. Incised with linear designs.

Culture
East African
Material
wood
Made in
Somalia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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MaskK2.447

Kanaga mask. Wooden ceremonial mask with a long vertical bar below that has two cross-bars tied on. Has rectangular cut out eyes, a thick brow above, and a thin, deep nose that connects to the chin area. Open work carving of outward pointing triangles at the neck. Painted with black and white chalky colour. (Cross-bar closest to head has been rotated since photograph, with arms now extending towards face.)

Culture
Dogon
Material
paint, wood and fibre
Made in
Mali
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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MaskK2.441

Plain surface, brown wood helmet mask in the mixed form of an antelope and hyena. Has horns. Rounded upper face and flat lower face with a nose. Open mouth with two lower teeth on one side and three lower teeth on the other side.

Culture
Senufo
Material
wood
Made in
Cote d'Ivoire
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Bird MaskK2.439

Mask surmounted by a bird and painted with dots and geometrics in natural ochre shades. The mask has downward pointing triangular cut out eyes, and is framed by a projecting three-ridged feature. There are small ear-like projections at the top sides of the lower face. The bird is frontal facing with a brown crest and is attached to the top of the mask at its feet. Paper label attached to interior.

Culture
Dogon
Material
paint and wood
Made in
Mali
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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SwordK2.435

A metal sword with a male head finial that has bulging eyes and a head piece which wraps around at the end of the handle. Underneath the head, there is a pattern of two protruding, four grooved, two protruding, and four grooved horizontal ridges along the cylindrical handle itself. The blade is incised with geometric patterns consisting of quadrangles with cross hatch marks within, wave-like curls, and dots, as well as a floral pattern with leaves.

Culture
West African
Material
bronze metal
Made in
West Africa, Africa
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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MaskK2.434

Wood mask with brass metal sheeting that has a pattern of repousse dots. Incised lines on the wood forehead. Has horizontal, rectangular cut out eyes and a small mouth. Dangling from the forehead, there are three equally spaced long metal decorations, each with a red tassel. Surmounted by a staff topped by a small female head.

Culture
Marka
Material
wood, brass metal and fibre
Made in
Segou, Mali
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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MaskK2.433

Wood mask with a metal covering that has a pattern of repousse dots. Incised lines on the wood forehead. Has horizontal, rectangular cut out eyes and a small mouth. Dangling from the forehead, there are three equally spaced long metal decorations, each with a red tassel. Surmounted by a large female head.

Culture
Marka
Material
brass metal, wood and fibre
Made in
Segou, Mali
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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MaskK2.431

Mask depicting a female face with a high two-lobed coiffure, arched eyebrows that join and extend into a thin nose, and scarifications carved into the cheeks. The mask is painted black with red eyelids and blue scarifications.

Culture
Baule
Material
wood and paint
Made in
Cote d'Ivoire
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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