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Oba’s Slipper (One of a pair)
20th century
Yoruba
leather, metal, cloth and multi-colored beadwork
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Oba’s Slippers
20th century
Yoruba
wood, metal, cloth, leather, and multi-colored beadwork
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Beaded Miniature Hat
circa 1950
Kuba
wool cloth, raffia, leather, glass beads and shells
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Wedding Slippers (one of a pair)
1946
Songhai
embroidered cotton
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Wedding Slippers (one of a pair)
1946
Songhai
embroidered cotton
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Wig Stuffed with Leaves
1900-1983
Zulu
woven cotton, paint and dry leaves
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Dance cap
circa 1920
Senufo
burlap, cloth, leather, and cowrie shells
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Knife
20th century
Ntomba; Ngombe
metal, copper, and wood
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Sword (Ilondo)
20th century
Kuba
metal blade with wood handle
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Oba’s Beaded Crown
1925-1975
Yoruba
glass beads, cotton fabric and raffia palm
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Dagger
20th century
Mfinu
metal blade with wood handle
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Short Sword
20th century
Banja
metal blade with copper wrapped wood handle
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Knife
19th century
Mbole
metal, copper, and wood
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Knife
20th century
Bamileke
metal and wood
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Soldier figure
1900-1983
Kamba
wood
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