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Skull cap Geographical origin unknown, African? Knitted cotton Donor unrecorded Museum number 9999-1431 This object was one of many that did not have an identifying number during the Museum's 1987 inventory project, and was subsequently gi ...

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Anklet Africa, Nigeria, Igbo people Copper Donated by Mrs A Arnot Museum number 9999-1137 Chieftains' wives and prosperous women wore numerous anklets. They became expressions of their social position because the weight of them prevented t ...

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Anklet Africa, Nigeria, Igbo people Copper Donated by Mrs A Arnot, 1953? Museum number 9999-1135 Described by the donor as betrothal rings, anklets like this one were made and fitted by local blacksmiths. Worn on each ankle they were remov ...

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Beaded band isambozo South Africa, Zulu? Glass beads Donor unrecorded Museum number 9999-1112 The Zulu developed a complex visual language for their beadwork. This type of beaded band is worn around a married woman's headdress just above t ...

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Masquerade costume, early 20th century African, Nigeria, Cross River, Efik people Netted string and raffia Donated by Church of Scotland Mission, 1973 Museum number 1973-846 This costume was worn during masquerade by members of the Ekpe, ...

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Necklace umgingqo, mid-late 20th century South Africa, Zulu? Glass beads, cotton Donor unrecorded Museum number 9999-1106 Rounded beadwork is characteristically Zulu. A covering of beads is sewn onto a cylindrical body of rolled cloth. The ...

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Rain-stick or rain-charmer Geographical origin unknown, India? Bamboo Donor unrecorded Museum number 9999-1572 Rain-sticks are ceremonial musical instruments that were 'played' in the belief that they could bring about rainstorms. This one ...

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Neck band ibheqe, 20th century South Africa, Zulu? Glass beads, fibre Donor unrecorded Museum number 9999-1107 This ibheqe, a love token from a woman to a man, has a personal message woven into the band. The Zulu developed a complex visual ...

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Female ibeji figure, 20th century West Africa, Nigeria, Yoruba people Wood with painted details Donor unrecorded Museum number 9999-1490 Yoruba twins were considered sacred and viewed as an omen of good fortune for the family. If one of th ...

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Mask Geographic origin unknown Wood, pigment Donor unrecorded Museum number 9999-1492 Initial enquiries to specialist curators to determine the country of origin for this mask have been unsuccessful. This highlights the need to document ev ...

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