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Hearst Museum object titled Brush, accession number 5-7221, described as Raffia brush; in shape of tortoise, blue and purple stripes. 10.5 x 19 cms. Part of African art teaching set. Collected pre 1968.

Hearst Museum object titled Coasters, accession number 5-16715a-e, described as set of 5 leather coasters. red-brown leather decorated with raffia and paint forming 2 bands of of 3 circles each; black center and edge. hard care material over which leather has been stretched and glued. Conservation: Edges slightly worn.

Hearst Museum object titled Cowrie shells, accession number 5-15949, described as 130 cowrie shells strung together in 5 strands, knotted together on one side. These are strung in singles, not overlapping. Fiber is braided first, then cowries are strung on and re-braided then knotted. Each strand has between 25 and 27 cowries. Overall length: 54.5 cm.

Hearst Museum object titled Dance suit, accession number 5-16751, described as crocheted (?) dance suit made of twine (sisal?); full body suit decorated with fiber tufts attached with Larkshead knots to all positions except back of head and center back to waist. opening in back for getting into the suit. a raffia ruff covers the back opening and finished the ams and legs.

Hearst Museum object titled Dance suit, accession number 5-16227, described as sisel twine suit for masked dancer. alternating bands of black and tan twine. 8-9cmwide on limbs, 10-12 cm wide on body, head cover tan with raffia top knot. raffia fringe finishes legs, arms, and back opening. suit is crocheted or knitted. Conservation: Raveling at crotch. Ibo (Udi). Twine suit for masked dancer (mask 425)