Republic of South Africa
Connected to...
Bracelet (arm ornaments); anklets
Necklet (neck ornament (personal adornment)); anklet
Linked spoon (spoon (food processing & storage))
Mat (general & multipurpose)
Staff (physical aids)
Staff (physical aids)
Walking stick
Headrest
Headrest
Headrest; snuff containers
Pipe (narcotics & intoxicants: smoking)
Waistband (belt (clothing: accessories)); girdle (belt (clothing: accessories))
Walking stick
Knife (general & multipurpose); razor (general & multipurpose)
Arrow (weapons: missiles & projectors)
Beer strainer (strainer (narcotics & intoxicants: drinking)); beer skimmer
Digging stick weight
Beer strainer (strainer (narcotics & intoxicants: drinking))
Aeroplane model
Parrying stick
Beer strainer (strainer (narcotics & intoxicants: drinking))
Beer strainer (strainer (narcotics & intoxicants: drinking)); beer skimmer
Axe (general & multipurpose)
Container (containers)
Toy figure
Model of activities (land transport: animal powered)
Applicator
Bodice (clothing: outerwear)
Hair ornament; feather
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
Waistband (belt (clothing: accessories))
Waist ornament
Leg band
Armlets (arm ornament)
Pubic shield
Waist ornament
Waist ornaments
Waist ornament
Necklet (neck ornament (personal adornment))
Necklets (neck ornaments (personal adornment))
Necklets (neck ornaments (personal adornment))
Collection Information
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