Malawi
Connected to...
Natural object
Winnowing tray
Axe (general & multipurpose)

Basket (containers)
Sweeping brush (brush (housekeeping & laundry))

Mask

Basket (containers); lid (containers)
Necklace (neck ornament (personal adornment))

423.121.12 end-blown straight labrosone with mouthpiece

Box (containers); lid (containers)

Box (containers)

Snuff box

Belt (waist ornament)

Belt (waist ornament)

Box (containers)

Pipe (narcotics & intoxicants: smoking)
Headband (head ornament)
Natural objects
Bracelet (arm ornament)
Necklace (neck ornament (personal adornment))
Bracelet (arm ornament)
Armlet (arm ornament)
Axe (weapons: edged)
Necklace (neck ornament (personal adornment))
Necklace (neck ornament (personal adornment))
Necklace (neck ornament (personal adornment))
Necklace (neck ornament (personal adornment))
Shield (weapons: accessories)
Bracelet (arm ornament)
Relish container (food processing & storage)
Neck ornament (personal adornment)
Sleeping mat
Sjambok (whip (punishment & torture))
Ceremonial seat

Snuff box
Armlets; bracelets (arm ornament)
Bracelets (arm ornament)
Belt (waist ornament)
Belt (waist ornament)
Belt (waist ornament)
Belt (waist ornaments)

Witch detector
Natural objects
Natural objects
Natural objects
Bracelet (arm ornament)
Necklace (neck ornament (personal adornment))
Necklace (neck ornament (personal adornment))
Necklace (neck ornament (personal adornment))
Necklace (neck ornament (personal adornment))
Collection Information
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