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Hearst Museum object titled Adze or axe, accession number 5-14300, described as Small axe. Wood handle painted black at both ends, with pyroengraved dimples, iron blade. Length of handle 37 centimeters. Axe purchased for 20 Francs, equivalent to $0.60 USD [at date of collection, 1960].
Hearst Museum object titled Basket, accession number 5-15644a,b, no description available.
Hearst Museum object titled Crown, accession number 5-15642, described as Crown/topknot, feathered; variegated feathers attached to fiber netting attached to ring of stiff reed; diameter (ring) circa 9.0 centimeter X height (feathers) circa 15.0 centimeters.
Hearst Museum object titled Figure, accession number 5-15633, described as Figurine, wood, handcarved. Standing figure with flat head with stylized facial features and scarifications. Small breast, everted navel. Incised pyrographic belt and other designs on head and body. Earth-pink coloration. Height 70.2 cm, Diameter 12.0 cm. From Central Africa, Zaire, Shaba Province, near Dilolo Gare, Luena.
Hearst Museum object titled Mask, accession number 5-15630, described as Mask, wood, handcarved. Open, slit eyes and mouth. Dark brown coloration, with light incised geometric designs, representing popular "Maltese Cross" forehead scarifications. Cord hair attached to fiber band and to forehead. Height circa 23.5 cm, Width circa 16.0 cm. From Central Africa, Zaire, Shaba Province, near Dilolo Gare, Luena (Lovale).
Hearst Museum object titled Pipe bowl, accession number 5-14306b, no description available.
Hearst Museum object titled Pipe reservoir, accession number 5-14306a, no description available.

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