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Charles Alston
Configurations
1947 – 1957
Gift of Dr. James and Vivian Curtis
2000/2.122
Gold-dust scale in three parts. There are two round pans, one larger than the other, and a horizontal beam. The pans each have three holes around the outer edge and an incised circle at the center of each pan. The horizontal beam has a central square projection with a small hole and two hooks on either end. 
Akan (Akan (culture or style))
Gold-dust Scale
20th century
Gift of Dr. James and Vivian Curtis
1997/1.365A-C

Fulani (Fulbe)
Earrings
20th century
Gift of Dr. James and Vivian Curtis
1997/1.334.1-2
Two brass rods, each with a human head, mounted on a black, square base. On each head, there are grooved marks on the cheeks and forehead. The hair is in a conical shape with a central bar that has vertical grooves, while the rest of the hair is decorated with horizontal grooves. The two rods are connected by a gold-colored chain at the top of the heads. 
Yoruba (Yoruba (culture or style))
Pair of Staffs
20th century
Gift of Dr. James and Vivian Curtis
1997/1.336
This wooden chair has a square, leather covered seat and four legs. The back of the chair also has a leather covering. Much of the chair is decorated with metal tacks.
Asante (Asante)
Chair
20th century
Gift of Dr. James and Vivian Curtis
1997/1.310

Mende (Mende)
Sande (also known as Bundu) Society Helmet Mask (Sowo)
1900 – 1932
Gift of Dr. James and Vivian Curtis
1997/1.300

Dogon (Dogon (culture or style))
Kanaga Mask
20th century
Gift of Dr. James and Vivian Curtis
1997/1.304

Akan (Akan (culture or style))
Bracelet
20th century
Gift of Dr. James and Vivian Curtis
1997/1.335

Doll
20th century
Gift of Dr. James and Vivian Curtis
1997/1.303

Kente
Kente Cloth
20th century
Gift of Dr. James and Vivian Curtis
1997/1.519

Mbole
Tip Stool and Backrest
20th century
Gift of Dr. James and Vivian Curtis
1997/1.337
Cylindrical headdress with diamond-shaped multi-colored beadwork over a cloth base. The bottom rim has a pattern of red and blue triangles outlined on the edge with red. A fringe of blue beads hangs all the way around the bottom edge. There are two beadwork birds attached to the front of the headdress. 
Yoruba (Yoruba (culture or style))
Oba's Beaded Crown
20th century
Gift of Dr. James and Vivian Curtis
1997/1.340
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