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FigureK4.323

Twelve carved wooden figures sitting on an oval platform at a tribal council meeting. A woman holding a piece of paper, with a baby slung on her back is leaning towards the chief figure, who is wearing a headdress. The other figures are either each holding what appears to be a rattle, or clapping their hands. The figures are stained and painted. Inscription on bottom of platform.

Culture
Southern African ?
Material
wood, paint and stain
Made in
Angola ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureK4.302

Carved wooden figure in seated in front of a pot and holding a paddle-like tool in its right hand. The tool is unpainted. The figure has short black hair, painted white dots around its neck, and is wearing a blue and white striped outfit.

Culture
Southern African
Material
wood, paint and stain
Made in
Angola
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Bobbin Threader1350/1 a-f

Brown wooden bobbin winder or threader resembles a small tabletop spinning wheel. The wheel, which is mounted on the right hand side of an oblong box, is connected with twine (original missing) to a fitting mounted on the left hand side of the box; small handle mounted on the outside rim of the wheel. An arm with a detachable rotary device is attached on the left hand side and can be folded out of the way when not in use. There is a small storage drawer in the box.

Culture
English
Material
ash wood ?, oak wood ?, lacquer, cotton fibre and stain
Made in
United Kingdom and Ampthill, Bedfordshire, England
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureK4.311

Carved wooden female figure with a container hanging from a strap that sits over her forehead. The figure is wearing a necklace represented by white painted dots and a sarong with red and white painted vertical stripes. She is standing on an octagonal platform, and her hair is painted black.

Culture
Southern African
Material
wood, stain and paint
Made in
Angola
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureK4.307

Bent figure standing on a platform and using a tool consisting of a v-shaped stick and a, flat roughly circular grey object. The figure has painted black hair and eyebrows, black and white eyes, a necklace consisting of a series of white dots, and a white dress with a black belt.

Culture
Southern African
Material
wood, paint and stain
Made in
Angola
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FanEd5.1521

Folding paper hand fan with stained bamboo ribs. Mottled white and grey paper leaf is painted on one side with scenery of a seaside village in grey, white and black.

Culture
Japanese
Material
brass metal, paper, bamboo grass, paint and stain
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureK4.309

Standing female figure with basket covered in sticks balanced on head. The figure is wearing a necklace represented by painted white dots, and a brown dress with a black belt. The basket has a painted black beometric design, and the sticks that cover it are painted brown. The figure's hair is painted black, and her eyes are black and white. She is standing on an octagonal base.

Culture
Southern African
Material
wood, stain and paint
Made in
Angola
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureK4.310

Standing male figure with a stick slung over his right shoulder, and a rectangular bundle with painted black lines on his left. The figure is wearing a sarong and is standing on a roughly square platform with rounded edges. The figure's hair is painted black and his eyes are painted black and white.

Culture
Southern African
Material
wood, stain and paint
Made in
Angola
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureK4.308

Carved wooden figure standing with a cylindrical bale of grain ? on his head, which he is stabilizing with his left hand, and with a tool slung over his right shoulder. The figure is standing on a roughly octagonal base, has black painted hair, and is wearing a sarong.

Culture
Southern African
Material
wood, stain and paint
Made in
Angola
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureK4.321

Two figures carrying a third figure in a sling or hammock. The hammock is painted with lengthwise black and white stripes, and the figure inside is wearing pink and yellow garments. The two standing figures are both wearing a sarong with white and pink vertical stripes. The figures are attached to a rectangular base.

Culture
Angolan
Material
wood, paint and stain
Made in
Angola
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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