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Mask1373/17

Black coloured oval-shaped mask with five-pronged headpiece. Perimeter of face is slightly raised, hairline is defined with three ridges, nose is long and rounded at the end, and mouth is small and pursed.

Culture
West African
Material
wood and stain
Made in
Cote d'Ivoire
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Mask1373/15

Large dark-brown oval-shaped mask with crescent-shaped cut-out eyes and mouth, long raised nose ridge with two cut-out nostrils, small round protruding ears, and slightly defined eyebrow ridges. Starting at the ears to the crown of the head, there are small holes around the perimeter of the mask with plant fibre woven in and out of them.

Culture
Central African
Material
wood, plant fibre and paint
Made in
Democratic Republic of the Congo ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Mask1373/8

Oval-shaped mask with brown-coloured rim and hair. Hair protrudes upwards at an angle and is carved with grooves to simulate hair texture. Face is white, has arched eyebrows, closed eyes with thin slits, a small triangular nose, triangular ears, and protruding lips; chin comes to a tapered point.

Culture
Punu
Material
wood, synthetic fibre, paint and pigment
Made in
Gabon
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Figure1373/59

Miniature, standing, dark brown/gold human figure holding a bundle of sticks(?) on its head with its right hand. Figure's arms and legs are long and thin while the face appears mask-like. Figure wears a thong-like rope-shaped garment running around the waist and between the legs. Figure stands on a small, flat, square base.

Culture
West African
Material
brass metal
Made in
Ghana
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Figure1373/54

Miniature, standing, dark brow human figure holding a stick-like and stone-like object in his left and right hands, respectively. Figure's arms and legs are long and thin--with the arms extended straight up, creating a v-shape--while the face appears mask-like. Figure wears a hat with a long, tall point and a sarong-like skirt. Figure stands on a small, flat, square base.

Culture
West African
Material
brass metal ?
Made in
Ghana
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Ornament1373/51

Round, dome-shaped, white-brown carved object with a grey geometric pattern encompassing the border. Five rings of alternating grey and uncoloured lines are carved around the circumference, with the final ring enclosing an orange-coloured circle covering the top of the dome.

Culture
West African
Material
gourd fruit and graphite mineral
Made in
Nigeria ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Figure1373/50

Small brown, carved, standing female human figure with short hair and protruding, conical breasts. Figure has articulated legs, arms, shoulder blades, and protruding, conical buttocks.

Culture
West African
Material
wood and stain ?
Made in
West Africa, Africa
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Ornament1373/49

Round, dome-shaped, white-brown carved object with a grey geometric pattern encompassing the border. Three grey carved lines run the circumference of the object, with an ovoid and star-shape radiating from the centre on top of the dome.

Culture
West African
Material
gourd fruit and graphite mineral
Made in
Nigeria ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Figure1373/41

Human figure has a round head, rows of carved braided hair, a thick rounded neck, a long bust with slightly defined breasts, and arms at side. The lower half of the object has diamond-shaped legs that are attached to a circular base.

Culture
Akan
Material
wood
Made in
Ghana
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Ornament1373/30

Hollow, white-brown, dome-shaped object with carved designs, grey lines, and a small spike on the top. Circular and curved designs on the upper portion are deeply carved, creating negative space around them.

Culture
West African
Material
gourd fruit and graphite mineral
Made in
Nigeria ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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