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A fishing basket [a] with lid [b] and rope [c]. The basket has a circular rim and square base. Very thin, flat strips of bamboo are woven across wider vertical strips to comprise the basket's main body. The weave is close, with only small gaps. The bottom of the basket is woven from wider bamboo strips, in a perpendicular fashion. Two thicker pieces of bamboo form an X-shaped base. The basket has four cylindrical feet, one at each corner. A thin strip extends from the base of each foot, and is woven into the basket so as to attach it. The rim of the basket is made from two larger, horizontal strips of bamboo that wrap all the way around. They are secured by groups of three thinner vertical strips staggered at 2-2.5 centimetre intervals. A circular piece of wood with a cut out centre is secured to the inner rim of the basket by four small nails. The top of the wood is covered with bamboo strips, which have been woven in a chevron pattern. The lid of the basket is small, flat, and circular in shape. It is made from a piece of wood, and is covered with bamboo strips which have been woven in a chevron pattern. The handle of the lid is a thin, straight block of bamboo with downward curved ends. It extends slightly past the base of the lid on both sides, and is secured through the bottom by three small nails. There is a small hole in one side of the handle. The lid was previously attached to the body of the basket via a braided, purple rope, however all three pieces are now separate. The basket and lid are both covered in a clear lacquer.
A fish basket, or pouch, woven of palm leaf. The pouch is triangular in shape, with a wide bottom that tapers to a narrow, circular mouth. The palm leaves are arranged in vertical rows, with small gaps between them. The leaves are folded in half, with the folded sections acting as the bottom of the pouch. Small vines are woven in perpendicular rows across the leaves, so as to hold the pouch together. The vines are woven through the gaps in the leaves, going over the first leaf, under the next, and then over again in an alternating pattern. This pattern is repeated every 5-7 centimetres, for a total of nine rows. At the neck of the pouch, a vine has been woven around its circumference multiple times. At the mouth of the pouch, the palm leaves are folded over to form a horizontal rim, and secured with thin, cotton thread. The thread wraps around the rim of the pouch multiple times, and in opposite directions, forming X shapes. This cross-stitch lashing occurs at 1-2 centimetre intervals. A long piece of rope is knotted at the mouth of the basket, enabling the user the carry or attach the basket to their waist. The rope was previously green, but most of the colour has faded away. At the bottom corner of the pouch, a light blue fibre has been wound repeatedly around a vine.
Egungun costume. One-piece mask and costume; the cloth mask, with a circular frame, is made of black velvet-like material. Metallic, silver scalloped ribbons decorate the sides and back. The front of the mask is made of a cowrie shell embroidered mesh panel, with wide gaps between the rows where the eyes would be. In the centre of the mesh panel is a hanging strand of cowrie shells and painted beads, with a small bell at the end. Strand secured to panel with plant fibre. A small red, stuffed ball is attached to the bottom centre of the panel. Along the forehead of the mask, above the cowrie shells, is a wide curvilinear motif done in sequins and beads. Fabric covered square board is stitched to the top of the mask. It has a central floral motif and short brown fringe along its edges. Heavily beaded panels hang from all sides of the board- three on the front and each side, one along the back. Panels depict curvilinear, geometric and animal motifs in sequins and beads. Back panel has “AYÏBAMA” written across it. All are lined with orange cotton. Bottom of mask has a frilled collar. Collar made of dark green velvet-like material with metallic gold ribbons, red trim and thick white and red fringe. Underneath the collar, attached to the front and back of the mask, are two weighted bags. Extending from the bags are three layers of long lappets. The top layer is covered entirely in sequins and beads. The designs are geometric, animal and curvilinear. The second and third layers are made of velvet-like material and have geometric, linear and curvilinear motifs. All beaded lappets are trimmed with metallic red zigzag ribbons. First layer of velvet-like lappets are trimmed with silver zigzag ribbons, second layer trimmed with gold zigzag ribbons. All lappets are lined with machine-printed cotton that have frog designs across them. Underneath all of the lappets is a plain red cloth, trimmed with a black zigzag ribbon.
Doll representing a woman carrying a baby. Doll is made of brown fabric and has short black hair. Her facial features are stitched on with thread. She has long thin eyebrows, small eyes, a straight nose and smiling mouth. Eyebrows are done in black, eyes are white and black, nose and mouth done in pink. She is wearing a Basotho-style hat, woven out of plant fibre. The hat is conical with a wide circular brim and loop on top. Hat is stitched to head along forehead. She is dressed in a white short sleeve blouse and red skirt. Both items have curvilinear designs across them, done in black. Skirt also has floral motifs and repeating pattern of Basotho-style hats. Skirt has a back opening and a manufacturer’s mark(?) is printed along the bottom edge. Woman has a white, yellow and brown checkered and striped blanket wrapped around her shoulders, secured with a safety pin. Tucked in the blanket, on her back, is a baby covered in a white and green geometric patterned cloth, with a central house design. Baby is made from brown fabric and has small eyes and a smiling mouth stitched on in white thread. Doll is attached to a white metal stand.
Long model kayak made from dehaired seal skin. The kayaker is attached to the inside seat area of the kayak and consists of an upper body only; he wears a seal fur parka and holds a wooden model paddle out front, in both hands. The figure's face is made out of stocking, with an embroidered face, including part of a blue wool cap (or hair?). There is a separate model harpoon (part b) with a wood handle, antler point and sinew rope, that fits under the skin lashings of the kayak. Model is unsigned.
Day of the Dead figure. Figure depicts a skeleton holding a bottle of Dos Equis brand beer. The skeleton has white hair, made from a cotton ball, and its head is attached to its body via a metal spring. The skeleton's clothes are painted on, and consist of a yellow shirt and long black skirt. The beer bottle is yellow, and has two red X's on the label. The skeleton is standing on a square, dark green base.
Day of the Dead figure. Figure depicts a skeleton holding a bottle of Sauza brand tequila. The skeleton has white hair, made from a cotton ball, and its head is attached to its body via a metal spring. The skeleton's clothes are painted on, and consist of a red dress and black shoes. Three rows of white dots decorate the skirt. The skeleton is standing on a square, dark green base.
Day of the Dead figure. Figure depicts a skeleton holding a bouquet. The skeleton has white hair, made from a cotton ball, and is wearing mourning attire which consists of a long, black dress and black lace veil. The veil wraps around the skeleton's head, but leaves the face exposed. It gathers at the back of the neck, and extends behind the figure. The skeleton's bouquet is held upright, and is made up of one red, one pink, one orange, and one light blue flower. The bouquet's stems are wrapped in red fibre. The skeleton's head is mounted on a spring, and it is standing on a square, dark green base.
Day of the Dead figure. Figure depicts a skeleton holding a bouquet. The skeleton has white hair, made from a cotton ball, and is wearing mourning attire which consists of a long, black dress and black lace veil. The veil wraps around the skeleton's head, but leaves the face exposed. It gathers at the back of the neck, and extends behind the figure. The skeleton's bouquet is pointed to the right, and is made up of one pink, one white, and one light blue flower, as well as several green, segmented strands. The bouquet's stems are wrapped in green fibre. The skeleton's head is mounted on a spring, and it is standing on a square, dark green base.
Day of the Dead figure. Figure depicts a skeleton holding a bouquet. The skeleton has white hair, made from a cotton ball, and is wearing mourning attire which consists of a long, black dress and black lace veil. The veil wraps around the skeleton's head, but leaves the face exposed. It gathers at the back of the neck, and extends behind the figure. The skeleton's bouquet is pointed to the right, and is made up of one red, and one pink flower, as well as several green, segmented strands. The bouquet's stems are wrapped in green fibre. The skeleton's head is mounted on a spring, and it is standing on a square, dark green base.