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1. Antelope horn

Antelope horn
Date:
1951 and 1989
Description:
Antelope horn, used for holding medicine; origin Mbo people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (formerly Zaire).

2. Winnowing basket

Winnowing basket
Date:
1951 and 1989
Description:
Circular winnowing basket with one wrapped piece for carrying or hanging; origin Mbo people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (formerly Zaire).

3. Straw vegetable basket

Straw vegetable basket
Date:
1951 and 1989
Description:
Market carrying basket with two handles; origin Mbo people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (formerly Zaire).

4. Straw market basket

Straw market basket
Date:
1951 and 1989
Description:
Market carrying basket with two handles; origin Mbo people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (formerly Zaire).

5. Dog bell

Dog bell
Date:
1951 and 1989
Description:
Dog bell made with two wooden clappers; piece of twine strung through two holes at top; plain back; origin Mbuti people of the Ituri rainforest.

6. Wooden dog bell

Wooden dog bell
Date:
1951 and 1989
Description:
Wooden dog bell with wooden clapper, cord, and leather strap; bell has pattern on one side; origin Mbo people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (formerly Zaire).

7. Domestic knife

Domestic knife
Date:
1951
Description:
Women's domestic knife with wooden handle and metal, diamond-shaped blade; some type of coating on blade; origin Mbuti people of the Ituri rainforest.

8. Palm wine gourd

Palm wine gourd
Date:
1951 and 1989
Description:
Gourd bowl for palm wine; a braided leather handle is connected through two holes; origin Mbo people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (formerly Zaire).

9. Knife with wooden handle and sheath

Knife with wooden handle and sheath
Date:
1951
Description:
Man's knife with metal blade in a two-sectioned wooden sheath which is wrapped in some areas with metal lacing; wooden carved handle; appears to be carved from the same piece of wood; origin Bira people of the Ituri rainforest.

10. Knife with wooden handle

Knife with wooden handle
Date:
1951
Description:
Knife with metal blade and wooden handle; metal strips wrap around upper portion of handle; origin Bira people of the Ituri rainforest.

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