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LockN1.870

A three-part steel lock. The first piece (part a) is the modern steel lock, #F21, master lock co. The second piece (part b) is the locking bar for the lock. The third piece (part c) is the key on a key ring that has a brown quadrangular-shaped label with two green-painted characters on one side while there are two black-painted characters on the other side.

Culture
Chinese
Material
steel metal
Made in
USA
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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LockN1.869 a-b

A three-part steel lock. The first piece (part a) is the modern steel lock. The second piece (part b) is the locking bar for the lock. The third piece (part c) is the key on a key ring that has a brown quadrangular-shaped label with two green-painted characters on one side while there are two black-painted characters on the other side.

Culture
Chinese
Material
steel metal
Made in
USA
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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SwordK2.408 a-b

A metal sword with a beaten metal blade (part a) which has a fuller that has three ridges, of which the central ridge extends longer than the outer ones. There are two crescent moon shapes near the middle of the blade on each side. Floral decorations beaten on hilt which has a pommel, grip, and cross-guard. The sheath (part b) is sewn and embossed with a geometric pattern cut on sheath leather which is dyed ochre red and pale green. Cotton thread gird with huge tassels in red, green, and yellow.

Culture
Nupe
Material
brass metal, steel metal, leather skin and cotton fibre
Made in
Nigeria
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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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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DaggerM4.39 a-b

Silver dagger with overall scroll and flower design. The cylindrical handle of the blade (part a) flares to create a crescent shaped end. The sheath (part b) is lined with wood and has a tear shaped metal pendant attached at the top.

Culture
Saudi ?
Material
steel metal, wood and silver metal
Made in
Saudi Arabia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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SwordM4.28

Metal sword consisting of a long silver blade engraved with decorative Arabic inscription. Silver hilt. The handle has two green wooden panels with gold and black inlayed circles separated by a piece of silver with floral detailing.

Culture
Turkish ?
Material
gold metal, wood, steel metal and silver metal
Made in
Turkey ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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SwordM4.27

Metal sword consisting of a long silver blade engraved with decorative Arabic inscription. Engraved silver hilt. The handle is bound with brown and red fibre twine.

Culture
Turkish ?
Material
steel metal, fibre and silver metal
Made in
Turkey ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Thumb PianoK2.60

Large gourd bowl with thick edges and a piece of wood inserted on top of which there are two holes. In the center are "piano strings" consisting of eight strips of metal.

Culture
Hausa
Material
gourd fruit, steel metal, copper metal and wood
Made in
Nigeria
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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DaggerK2.194

Knife with a curved, double-sided blade that ends in a point and has a central ridge running along its length. The knife is twisted at the neck, which flares outwards to form a short handle pierced with one hole at the top and that has two triangular notches cut from either side.

Culture
Hausa
Material
steel metal
Made in
Gao, Mali
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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DaggerK2.193

Knife with a curved, double-sided blade that ends in a point and has a central ridge running along its length. The knife is twisted at the neck, which flares outwards to form a short handle pierced with three holes at the curved top.

Culture
Hausa
Material
steel metal
Made in
Gao, Mali
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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