West Africa
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Daggers (weapons: edged); sheath (weapons: accessories)
Arrow quiver; arrows (weapons: missiles & projectors)
Ancestor figure

Sword
Hat (ceremonial clothing)
Figure (art)
Fans (personal protection)

Manilla

Manilla

Manilla

Manilla

Gold weight

Gold weight

Gold weight

Gold weight

Samples (textiles)

Samples (textiles)

Samples (textiles)

Samples (textiles)

Samples (textiles)

Samples (textiles)

Samples (textiles)

Samples (textiles)
Mat (general & multipurpose)

Pepper dispenser
Charm
Pillowcase

Pipe bowl (pipe (narcotics & intoxicants: smoking))
Fan (personal protection)
Bow (weapons: missiles & projectors)

Statue
Necklace (neck ornament (personal adornment))

Ritual adornment
Riding boot

Knife (weapons: edged)
Group figure (figure (art))

Knife (weapons: edged)
Arrow

Mortar (food processing & storage)
Bowl (containers)
Hoe
Sheath (general & multipurpose)
Knife (general & multipurpose)
Hoe blade

Protective charms

Protective charms

Knife (general & multipurpose)

Sheath (weapons: accessories)

Knife (general & multipurpose)

Sheath (general & multipurpose)
Collection Information
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