Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Arrows (weapons: missiles & projectors)
Arrow (weapons: missiles & projectors)
Beater (textileworking: barkcloth making)
Beaters (textileworking: barkcloth making); textile
Snuff bottle
Pipe (narcotics & intoxicants: smoking)
Headrest
Beads
Headrest
Sword (weapons: edged)
Sword (weapons: edged)
Sword sheath (sheath (weapons: accessories))
Axe (general & multipurpose); axe (weapons: edged)
Basket (containers)
Carving (art)
Knife (weapons: edged)
Mask (dance & live theatre)
Reliquary figure
Baton; dance accessory
Ritual object
Ritual object
Ritual object
Ritual object
Ritual object
Ritual object
Canoe bailer
Hoe money
Harpoon arrow
Axe (general & multipurpose)
Harpoon arrow
Axe (general & multipurpose)
Net (hunting, fishing & trapping)
Dyestuff
Ring (adornment); armlet
Coin
Ornaments (personal adornment)
Ornaments (personal adornment)
Basket
Currency unit (currency & wealth)
Currency unit (currency & wealth)
Currency unit (currency & wealth)
Currency unit (currency & wealth)
Currency unit (currency & wealth)
Currency unit (currency & wealth)
Currency unit (currency & wealth)
Clappers
Clappers
Mat (general & multipurpose)
Figure (communication artefact)
Buttock band; belt (clothing: accessories)
Collection Information
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