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Ceremonial rattle in the form of a bird (raven), decoration in black, red and blue paint. The meaning of the figure group is unknown, although the theme of the frog holding the man's tongue has been interpreted to signify communication or transfer of…

Part of pipe in argillite, with totemic and other carvings.

Part of pipe in argillite, with totemic and other carvings.

Shirt of chain mail, composed of chain armour and decorated with leather bands. The armour and weapons of West African kingdoms and Sudanic states were very like those used during the Middle Ages and provided little protection from the rifles and…

Suit of mail composed of chain armour and decorated with leather bands. The armour and weapons of West African kingdoms and Sudanic states were very like those used during the Middle Ages and provided little protection from the rifles and machine…

Shirt and helmet of chain armour - The armour and weapons of West African kingdoms and Sudanic states were very like those used during the Middle Ages and provided little protection from the rifles and machine guns of the colonial powers. The cluster…

Fan in leopard skin. Handle and strap in leather.

One of two iron gongs/bells, imperfect - this one decorated with cowrie shells.

Calabash gourd, with wooden handle, decorated on body with covering of cowrie shells and row of blue beads.

Buddha (or Buddhist priest?) on lotus throne, bronzed, in attitude of Contemplation/Meditation, carrying a bowl in left hand, bluey-black toned headdress.