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Hearst Museum object titled Vibrator, accession number 5-2933b, no description available.
Hearst Museum object titled Vibrator, accession number 5-3021b, no description available.
Hearst Museum object titled Vibrator, accession number 5-3020b, no description available.
Hearst Museum object titled White wooden mask, accession number 5-6328, described as Mask; wood; horned head with a snake or alligator chin extension; painted with chalky white paint with red-brown dots. Height 84 cm. (A copy of the mask used during the festival described below). Used during the “Uhe” festival, which is part of a cycle of festivals to “Eni,” the god of the town. Worn during the dance by the Uheri youth early in the morning of the day of the festival. The dance is called “Emusue” and is supposed to be done by the youth of Uheri quarter (the senior quarter that sponsors this festival).
Hearst Museum object titled Wood carving, accession number 5-6330, described as Carving; wood; animal or spirit form with several figures standing on back; 3 of figures have birds on head, 1 is holding 2 knives; painted orange and black; h. 75 cm.
Hearst Museum object titled Wooden figurine, accession number 5-6316, described as Carving; wood; three-legged animal or spirit form with human figure on top; painted red and black. Height 21.5 cm. This is a small one meant for a child; usually purchased by the mother, who keeps such an image and passes it on to the wife of her son when he marries. This practice seems to be unique to this town. A special figure; use is personal, but generally it serves as messenger to ancestor and god. One must serve and pray to it before any undertaking to ensure protection and success. Top figure usually considered to represent the owner.
Hearst Museum object titled Wooden figurine, accession number 5-6322, described as Carving; wood; standing male figure on four-legged animal or spirit form; male figure has hat painted with chalky white paint with blue, black and red-brown. Height 31 cm. Composite of “oma” and “ivri” figures; use is personal, but generally it serves as messenger to ancestor and god. One must serve and pray to it before any undertaking to ensure protection and success. Top figure is usually considered to represent the owner.
Hearst Museum object titled Wooden figurine, accession number 5-6321, described as Figure; unpainted wood; female; hands at sides; elaborate head ornament. Height 31 cm. Represents the soul of the owner. Used by men and women.
Hearst Museum object titled Wooden figurine, accession number 5-6318, described as Carving; wood; woman holding nursing child; bodies painted with chalky white paint; black hair, dark green eyes and feet, red-brown markings. Height 31 cm.
Hearst Museum object titled Wooden figurine, accession number 5-6320, described as Carving; wood; man carrying wood in each hand; conical hat; painted with chalky white paint with green, blue, black and red-brown. Height 37 cm.

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