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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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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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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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FigureK2.429

Figure of a standing woman. The rounded eyes are oval, the long nose extends from the curved upraised brows and the mouth is oval. The hairstyle is elaborate and accentuated with grooved lines. The earrings consist of a red bead. There are two diagonal scarification marks on each cheek. More horizontal scarification marks are on the neck and the stomach. The thin breasts are pointed. The short arms are resting slightly bent at the elbows. There is a navel and a small garment for the lower portion of the body. On a circular base. Nailed to a separate square stand.

Culture
Baule
Material
wood, glass and fibre
Made in
Cote d'Ivoire
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureK2.428

Figure in the form of a woman. Has small eyes, a large nose, and a mouth with big ears, and an upraised forehead. Shoulders angle downward with the arms resting at either side; shows carved breasts and large navel. The legs are straight and attached to base.

Culture
West African
Material
wood
Made in
Nigeria
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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