Sword
A sword of the Batanga tribe, from West Africa. It has a long ridged metal blade and a forked point. The sword has a brass covered wooden handle.
Sword
A Haussa sword, from West Africa. It has a black leather covered handle with interlaced leatherwork, and a long metal blade.
Toothstick
This is a toothstick from Nigeria. It is made from a single piece of long and curving wood. One end of the toothstick is decorated with incised and blackened lines and shapes. Toothsticks were used in ...
Toy
This is a Senegalese toy from West Africa. The toy is made from wood painted in red, yellow, orange and green. The large box opens to reveal six smaller boxes inside.
War Club
A ceremonial West African war club. It has a large spherical head, which is encrusted with iron pieces. The club has a long wooden handle covered in cowrie shells and a plaited grass handle.
War Club
A ceremonial war club, from West Africa. It is made from a long pointed wooden stick with natural points along its length.
Whip
This whip was used by Haussa traders in the Cameroon hinterlands. It is made of twisted black leather and has decorative embossed leather thonging. There is a leather covered knob at one end of the whip. ...
Whip
This whip was used by Haussa traders in the Cameroon hinterlands. It is made of twisted black leather and has decorative embossed leather thonging. There is a leather covered knob at one end of the whip. ...
Whip
This whip is from Cameroon. It is made from wood, and has four leather straps that are attached with metal wire. The whip was used by Haussa traders in the Cameroon hinterlands.
Work Basket
This is a Senegalese work basket from West Africa. It is woven from grass that has been stained brown and black. The lid is attached to the bowl with a lengths of twisted grass.