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Gold-weight
1900-1985
Akan
brass
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Raffia Textile Panel
circa 1940
Kuba
raffia palm fiber
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Cup
circa 1875
Kuba
wood
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Double Neckrest
late 19th century
Kuba
carved wood
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Anklet with figures on opposing ends
circa 1950
Lobi
cast bronze, lost wax method
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Twisted metal bracelet with chameleon
circa 1950
Lobi
cast bronze (cire perdue)
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Scarification knife
circa 1935
Kuba
iron and copper wire
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Scarification knife
circa 1935
Kuba
steel and copper wire
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Titleholder’s hat
19th century
Kuba
natural fiber and string
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Titleholder’s hat
19th century
Kuba
natural fiber
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Male Twin Figure
circa 1925
Yoruba
carved wood, iron, and glass beads
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Ceremonial Cup
circa 1950
Suku
carved wood
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Ceramic pot with lizards or snakes
circa 1950
Cameroon; Bamum
Pottery
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Divination figure
circa 1910
Temne
wood and glass beads
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Bracelet
circa 1950
brass
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