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Hearst Museum object titled Bag, accession number 5-11677, described as Bag, Africa, North Africa, att. August, 1971. 5-11677, acc no. 2779, file code 1.0. Collector: unknown Donor: Palo Alto Jr. Museum Materials, techniques: goatskin Description: Bag; elongated goatskin bag w/3 leather straps; elaborate ornamental leather stitching; painted loop at top; l. 56 cm.
Hearst Museum object titled Basket, accession number 5-713, described as Basket, coiled, bowl shape; green red and black dragon on straw; 35 cm diameter 13 cm height.
Hearst Museum object titled basket, accession number 5-714, described as Basket plaque, coiled; approximately 45 cm diameter.
Hearst Museum object titled Basketry hat, accession number 5-11678, described as Basketry hat, s. Niger, vicinity Agades, Hausa att. (Murdock 17) August, 1971. 5-11678, acc no. 2779, file code 5.3 (?) Collector: unknown Donor: Palo Alto Jr. Museum. Materials, techniques: twined basketry material; dyed leather Context of use: Man's ceremonial hat showing strong Tuareg influence; may belong to man with Tuareg wife Description: Hat; conical twined basketry hat with applique leather ornamentation; leather is dyed red, green, black, and white; red leather edge; red leather double strap ending in fine tassels; diam. hat 47.5 cm.
Hearst Museum object titled Basketry plaque, accession number 5-715, described as Basket plaque, coiled; 28 cm diameter.
Hearst Museum object titled Blade, accession number 5-3416, described as Capsian blade tool; flint
Hearst Museum object titled Bottle, accession number 5-11676, described as Bottle, Sudan, Nubia. August, 1971 5-11676, acc no. 2779, file code 1.5. Collector: unknown Donor: Palo Alto Jr. Museum. Materials, techniques: leather, glass trade beads, cowrie shells Context of use: canteen or water bottle Description: canteen; leather; one face has elaborate glass trade bead and shell decoration with central metal ornament (1 string beads and shells missing); cowrie shells along base; basal leather fringe; rectangular shape with elongated neck; w. 17.5 cm.
Hearst Museum object titled Chopper, accession number 5-1645, described as Chopping tool; brown flint.
Hearst Museum object titled Coin: æ 4, accession number 8-6991, described as Obverse description: Head facing right. Inscription: ..CO............. Reverse description: Wreath with inscription: VOT X X MULT XXX In exergue SMAL. Diameter 15 mm, weight 2.04 grams. Condition: poor.
Hearst Museum object titled Coin: æ 4, accession number 8-8633, described as Coin; Æ 4. Obverse: veiled head of Constantine I; Reverse: Constantine in quadriga.

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