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Straw work strainer. Brought back by William Balfour Baikie.

Basket, with lid, supported on a bamboo base. Luba people/Baluba. Democratic Republic of Congo (formerly known as Belgian Congo when collected).

Curious basket with lid.

Gri-gri or string of leather, covered charms. Probably from Nigeria. Possibly Hausa culture. See also 1988.4 as they may be one in the same.

Ivory armlet. Elephant ivory, Africa.

Twisted iron bracelet.

Solid red and white patterned glass armlet, or bangle. Dull on the inside but shiny on the outside, which is tapered towards the edges.

Armlet made from coconut shell. Bassa

Pair of brass armlets, richly ornamented.

Pair of tin ear weights.