Republic of South Africa
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Bracelet (arm ornaments); anklets

Necklet (neck ornament (personal adornment)); anklet

Linked spoon (spoon (food processing & storage))
Mat (general & multipurpose)
Arrow (weapons: missiles & projectors)
Digging stick weight

Beer strainer (strainer (narcotics & intoxicants: drinking))
Aeroplane model

Parrying stick
Axe (general & multipurpose)

Toy figure
Model of activities (land transport: animal powered)

Bodice (clothing: outerwear)
Ear plug

Necklets (neck ornaments (personal adornment))
Ear plug

Penis sheath

Penis sheath

Penis sheath
Hair pin

Necklet (neck ornament (personal adornment))

Waist ornaments

Waist ornaments

Waist ornament

Leg band

Armlets (arm ornament)

Pubic shield

Waist ornament

Waist ornament

Necklet (neck ornament (personal adornment))
Necklets (neck ornaments (personal adornment))

Necklets (neck ornaments (personal adornment))

Necklet (neck ornament (personal adornment))

Bag (containers)
Engraving (art)
Engraving (art)
Engraving (art)
Hoe money

Toy weapons
Axe (general & multipurpose); axe (weapons: edged)

Head ornament (personal adornment)
Axe (weapons: edged)
Spoon (food service)

Spoon (general & multipurpose)

Divination object

Beer strainer (strainer (narcotics & intoxicants: drinking))

Beer strainer (strainer (narcotics & intoxicants: drinking))

Beer strainer (strainer (narcotics & intoxicants: drinking))

Beer strainer (strainer (narcotics & intoxicants: drinking))
Beer strainer (strainer (narcotics & intoxicants: drinking))
Collection Information
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