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Hearst Museum object titled Axe, accession number 5-11407, described as Axe, Africa; Mali; Tuareg (Murdock 15:23). 1972. 5-11407, acc no. 2870, file code 1.6. Collector: Andrew B. Smith. Donor: Andrew B. Smith. Materials, techniques: Iron, hand wrought; wood is Balanites aegyptiaca. Tuareg name for wood is Taborak. Context of use: Note: this was only axe seen by collector with stamped designs. General purpose axe, used for chopping Acacia tree wood for tent poles, hoeing etc. Description: Axe, iron blade on wood handle; blade has geometric and life form stamped designs, handle is knobbed shaped wood stick, blade inset in performation in side of knobbed end. L. 59.7 cms, blade Length 22.4 cms. Made by men of blacksmith caste, "forgerom" French word

Hearst Museum object titled Bag, accession number 5-1958, described as Saddle bag of goatskin, used on camel, varicolored leather fringes; 31 inches in length.

Hearst Museum object titled Basket, accession number 5-8614, described as Basket, coiled; straw bundles with strips of leather spiraling around the surface of the basket. A circular piece of leather reinforces the base of the basket. Height 21 cm.

Hearst Museum object titled Bottle, accession number 5-14154, no description available.

Hearst Museum object titled Bracelet, accession number 5-14146, described as Bracelet., Niger, Tuareg. 5-14146, acc no. 3682. File code: 2.2 Collector: David Ames Donor: David Ames. Context of use: Purchased from Tuareg vendor in Chafe market. Description: Bracelet. Black stone, flattened circular style. dm. 11 cm.

Hearst Museum object titled Bracelet, accession number 5-14145, described as Bracelet., Niger, Tuareg. 5-14145, acc no. 3682. File code: 2.2 Collector: David Ames Donor: David Ames. Materials, techniques: Stone. Context of use: Purchased from Tuareg vendor in Chafe market. Description: Bracelet. Black stone, flattened circular style, chipped in two areas of dm. 10 cm.

Hearst Museum object titled Bracelet, accession number 5-14144, described as Bracelet., Niger, Tuareg. 5-14144, acc no. 3682. File code: 2.2 Collector: David Ames Donor: David Ames. Materials, techniques: Stone. Context of use: Purchased from Tuareg vendor in Chafe market. Description: Bracelet. Black stone, has been broken and glued together. dm. 9 cm.

Hearst Museum object titled Bracelet, accession number 5-14147, described as Bracelet., Niger, Tuareg. 5-14147, acc no. 3682. File code: 2.2 Collector: David Ames Donor: David Ames. Materials, techniques: Stone. Context of use: Purchased from Tuareg vendor in Chafe market. Description: Bracelet. Black stone, wide, double banded style. dm. 9 cm., wd. 3 cm.

Hearst Museum object titled Charm holder, accession number 5-1966, described as 6 charm holder of goatskin strung with leather cord.

Hearst Museum object titled Charm holder, accession number 5-1965, described as Charm holder of goatskin, engraved pattern; length 5 inches and width 4 inches.

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