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Thumb piano consisting of eleven metal prongs attached to a wooden base with a metal bar, secured with four hooks, and supported by a strip of metal sheeting. The prongs are flat at the tip and then curve upward at their ends, with balls of resin(?) attached underneath. The top and sides of the base have raised walls; the top wall is straight, sides curve inwards. The bottom flares outward and has a rounded edge. There are incised and burnt triangle designs on the sides and bottom of the base.
Tanned leather ornament resembling a rounded bottom purse. Top edge is folded over, creating a flap, with long strands of fringe hanging onto front of ornament. All strands hang from centre; straight pieces stitched to front of flap, one looped piece of fringe stitched to back of ornament. Protruding white beaded band borders all sides, with black triangle designs throughout. Ornament has a braided strap stitched to the left side of the ornament. It has a looped end that secures it to the right side of the ornament with a button.
Tanned leather ornament resembling a round bottomed purse. Top edge is folded over with strands of black and white beaded fringe strung through middle, hanging onto front of ornament. Outer pieces of fringe are looped, inner strands are straight. Protruding black beaded band borders all sides, with white triangle designs throughout. Ornament has two braided straps, stitched on either side of the top edge, that are secured together with three knots.
Tortoise shell snuff container with strands of twine extending from the top edge; twine decorated with beads made of plant fibre and ostrich egg shells. An apron-like cover, made of rabbit skin, is secured around the front of the tortoise shell. It is tied in place with straps knotted through holes drilled in the back of the shell. Additional straps remain loose. Hanging from the bottom edge of the rabbit skin are rows of alternating plant fibre and ostrich egg shell beads. Back of shell is uncovered; brown-red plant fibre is adhered to the back bottom edge. Interior of shell is stuffed with plant fibre.
Bone pipe with geometric and dot motifs carved along the exterior; designs darkened with charcoal. Lip and stem are oval-shaped, end widens into a triangle. Two bands, filled with dots, circle both openings. Dotted lines of connected diamonds decorate top and bottom of pipe.
Square shoulder bag made of ostrich egg shell beads. Long strands of fringe hang from bottom edge of bag. Strands have cylindrical plant fibre beads on either end; identical beads spread throughout strap. Top opening of bag has a zipper closure.
Necklace made of ostrich egg shell beads; strung on thin plastic string. White twine tied around plastic string knot and threaded through several beads.
Tanned leather ornament resembling a round bottomed purse. Top edge is folded over with strands of ostrich egg shell beaded fringe strung through the middle, hanging onto front of ornament. Protruding white beaded band borders all sides, with black triangle designs throughout. Ornament has two wide straps, stitched on either side of the top edge, that are secured together with a loose knot.
Ostrich egg water holder with a hole drilled into the top; leather strap inserted into hole, for carrying purposes. Incised antelope designs around sides; incisions are filled in black. On front, large antelope is shown in profile with one foreleg raised. It has detail work on its face and stripes on its leg. On back, large black antelope is depicted in profile with both forelegs in motion. Base is undecorated.
Ostrich egg water holder with a hole drilled into the top; leather strap inserted into hole, for carrying purposes. Incised geometric and animal motifs throughout; incisions are filled in black. Antelope designs are on front and back, directly underneath the drilled hole. Animal on front has its knees bent and tongue out; animal on back is standing straight. Long lines of connected diamonds run down sides, dividing the front and back of the container. Base is undecorated.