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21. Harp (Musical instrument)

Harp (Musical instrument)
Date:
1900 and 1999
Description:
A three string harp with wooden arm, body of a turtle shell, animal skin, and wire strings. Origin Gabon.

22. Digging tool

Digging tool
Date:
1900 and 1999
Description:
Farm tool for digging; letters "AP" burned into handle and "1500F" written on metal shovel. Origin Togo.

23. Straw fan

Straw fan
Date:
1900 and 1999
Description:
Yellow, purple, and blue woven straw fan. Origin Togo.

24. Straw fan

Straw fan
Date:
1900 and 1999
Description:
Yellow, purple, and blue woven straw fan. Origin Togo.

25. Digging tool

Digging tool
Date:
1900 and 1999
Description:
Farm tool for digging; origin Togo.

26. Wooden mask

Wooden mask
Date:
1971-1982
Description:
Dark, heavy wooden mask with horns and a helmet. The face appears to be surrounded by an animal's mane. Origin Liberia

27. Brass weight

Brass weight
Date:
1951 and 1989
Description:
Brass goldweight; figure of a man smoking a pipe and carrying a jug on his head; origin Ashanti people of Ghana.

28. Manillas

Manillas
Date:
1843
Description:
Two manillas, metal currency formerly exchanged for slaves, especially in West Africa. Originally imported from Europe then later re-cast and used as a local currency. These were made in Birmingham, England.

29. Spear

Spear
Date:
1971-1982
Description:
West African spear decorated with wood-burned design, strips of leather, and raffia wrap. Can be disassembled.

30. Manilla

Manilla
Date:
1843
Description:
Manilla, a type of metal currency formerly exchanged for slaves, especially in West Africa. Originally imported from Europe then later re-cast and used as a local currency.