Those included bronze figures, elephant tusks carved with royal figures, musical instruments, decorative masks and jewelry.
It reminded her of the elaborate, decorative masks from Venice.
A museum will house Roman artifacts and objects found during the digging, including pottery and a remarkable decorative mask.
The donated collection comprised bronze figures, elephant tusks carved with royal figures, musical instruments, decorative masks and jewelry.
Historically, the Tigua people have been known for painting highly decorative masks and drums; painting on flat surfaces is somewhat of a modern occurrence.
The theatre was rebuilt in a heavily ornamental classicist style, complete with doric columns and decorative masks.
The objects, which include bronze figures, elephant tusks carved with royal figures, musical instruments, small decorative masks, furniture and jewelry, will be exhibited next January.
The towering decorative masks over the main entrances are partly plated with 14-carat gold.
The board suspended two gold-medal-winning swimmers, Doug Gjertsen and Troy Dalbey, after they were accused of stealing a decorative mask from the wall of a hotel.
Some ceremonial or decorative masks were not designed to be worn.