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Hearst Museum object titled Bell, accession number 5-3360, described as Rectangular, truncated, brass bell with strap handle. Geometric all-over design. Height: 7.0 inches.

Hearst Museum object titled Bell, accession number 5-3361, described as Rectangular, truncated, brass bell with strap handle. Cross-hatched design with head on one side. Height: 6.0 inches.

Hearst Museum object titled Container, accession number 5-3359a, described as Carved wooden container, in the shape of a turtle.

Hearst Museum object titled Container and lid, accession number 5-3359a,b, described as Carved wooden container with lid, in the shape of a turtle; a) container; b) lid for container. 23 cm by 11.5 cm.

Hearst Museum object titled Human figurine, accession number 5-3380, described as Wooden figure; Ikenga; horned; stylized body; made of Ikoro wood; 14.5 inches high.

Hearst Museum object titled Human statue, accession number 5-3379, described as Seated wooden figurine; “Ikenga;” horned; left hand with club, right hand with sword; made of “Ikoro” wood. Height 36.5 cm. The name “Ikenga” literally means “strength progresses” (according to some informants). This is a personal spirit representing one’s own good fortune as achieved through aggressive effort. These are kept along with other idols and worshipped, given sacrifice at ceremonies. The naturalistic ones probably represent the spirit of the living man.

Hearst Museum object titled Lid, accession number 5-3359b, described as Lid for wooden container. Container and lid are carved together in the shape of a turtle.

Hearst Museum object titled Mask, accession number 5-3370, described as Carved wooden face mask. Ovate eyes trimmed with tin; mouth covered with red cloth and pitch. 10.5 x 6.0”

Hearst Museum object titled Mask, accession number 5-3371, described as Carved wooden face mask. Eyes, brows and nose with tin strip trimming; 2-pronged extension under chin (beard?).