Democratic Republic of the Congo
Connected to...
Knee ornament; initiation adornment
Pubic covering
Dance clothing
Arrow
Buttock band
Pestle (food processing & storage)
Hoe blade
Chopper (agriculture & forestry)
Snare trap
Axe (general & multipurpose)
Broom
Torch
Dyestuff
Beaters (textileworking: barkcloth making)
Snare trap
Ring (adornment); armlet
Stool (furniture)
Beater (textileworking: barkcloth making)
Ornaments (personal adornment)
Ornaments (personal adornment)
Mat (general & multipurpose)
Hat (clothing: headwear)
Dance clothing
Dagger (weapons: edged); dagger sheath (sheath (weapons: accessories))
Basket (containers)
Currency unit (currency & wealth)
Currency unit (currency & wealth)
Currency unit (currency & wealth)
Currency unit (currency & wealth)
Currency unit (currency & wealth)
Basket (general & multipurpose)
Dugout canoe models
Pestle (food processing & storage); mortar (food processing & storage)
Anklet
Anklet
Anklet
Anklet
Clothing
Clothing; belt (clothing: accessories); buttock band; pubic covering
Top
Stage of manufacture (textileworking: barkcloth making)
Necklaces (neck ornaments (personal adornment))
Necklaces (neck ornaments (personal adornment))
Knife (general & multipurpose)
Knife (ritual & belief: thanksgiving & votive offerings)
Knife (general & multipurpose); knife (weapon (currency & wealth))
Knife (general & multipurpose)
Knife (general & multipurpose)
Knives (weapons: edged)
Food container (food processing & storage); lid (food processing & storage)
Collection Information
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The database sometimes uses language taken from historical documents to help research, which may now appear outdated and even offensive. The database also includes information on objects that are considered secret or sacred by some communities.
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