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OrnamentEf480

Ornament composed of off-white fabric flowers with elongated petals sewn to a length of wire that has been bent in half and then further bent into a curved form. The wire is covered in black woven fibre.

Culture
Indian: Northern Indian and Indian: Central Indian
Material
cotton fibre ?, metal, fibre, dye and adhesive
Made in
India
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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ShoesEf367 a-b

Pair of black suede shoes (a-b) with brown leather soles. The shoes are decorated with a band of black leather that has a repeating abstract pattern in gold foil. There is also a paisley shape on the toe in the centre of which is depicted a woman with one arm extended upwards, the other downwards, with an abstract vegetal design border, also in gold foil on black leather. A thin, tapering strip of leather extends up and over the upper at the toe.

Culture
Indian: Northern Indian and Indian: Central Indian
Material
skin, dye and metal
Made in
India
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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ArrowB606 a-j

Ten metal arrows with bamboo grass shafts. Sharp barbed heads with hollow shafts. Each has three feathers intricately bound by string. All have straight angled barbs at either sides of the bottom of the arrow, except for one (part g) that has curved barbs. Six have dark feathers (parts a, c, f-i). Three have white feathers (b, e, and j) with one having shorter feathers (part e). One has brown feathers (part d).

Culture
Indian: Northern Indian and Indian: Central Indian
Material
bamboo grass, iron metal, feather and fibre
Made in
Bihar, India
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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PinB747 a-b

Hairpins, two pronged with long shaft, square in cross section, with cross-hatching patterns that have been cut into the surface and burned to a dark brown finish. Part a has an inverted pyramid-shaped finial tip, and wider cross-hatching than part b, which has a 10-sided finial tip (one side joined to the shaft).

Culture
Indian: Northern Indian and Indian: Central Indian
Material
wood
Made in
India
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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SwordB488

Long sword with handle that has an engraved plant motif pattern on each side. Sides of handle protrude slightly with scalloped points to create an overall T-shaped handle. End of handle is in the shape of a lobed finial and once had an inset panel on the end. The blade is long and flares slightly upwards.

Culture
Indian: Northern Indian ? or Indian: Central Indian ?
Material
brass metal and steel metal
Made in
India ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Palanquin RepresentationB731 a-f

Model palanquin carriage. Carriage has a black leather canopy top and valence with a tooth patterned edge, navy blue curtains with yellow trim, and a wooden carrying frame with brass metal support straps. Baluster shaped legs. Inside is lined with blue and white striped cloth and is accompanied by a black leather seat and floor board.

Culture
Indian: Northern Indian ? or Indian: Central Indian ?
Material
wood, leather skin, fibre and brass metal
Made in
India
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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DishB769

Wide dish with pierced scalloped rim. Around the perimeter of the dish there are engraved designs of figures dancing among foliage and scrolls. The underside of the dish is decorated with birds and scrolls.

Culture
Indian: Northern Indian and Indian: Central Indian
Material
brass metal
Made in
India
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureB590

Male figure wearing a white cloth around his waist and legs (dhoti), a yellow and green shirt, a white turban and a white bag on his back. The figure is standing on a round pedestal base. A handwritten inscription on the underside of the object in black paint reads: "WASHER MAN." (dhoti).

Culture
Indian: Northern Indian and Indian: Central Indian
Material
metal, clay and paint
Made in
India
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureB589

Male figure wearing a yellow jacket with purple detail, a pink turban, and a white cloth around his middle and legs. The figure is holding a round platter in front of him and is standing on a round pedestal base. A handwritten inscription on the underside of the base in black paint reads: " VEGETABLE VENDOR."

Culture
Indian: Northern Indian and Indian: Central Indian
Material
metal, clay and paint
Made in
India
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureB586

Male figure wearing a long brown jacket to the knees, and a light brown hat. The figure has his hands in the front pocket of the jacket and is wearing black shoes. The figure stands on a round pedestal base. A handwritten inscription on the underside of the base in black paint reads: " BRAHMIN PRIEST."

Culture
Indian: Northern Indian and Indian: Central Indian
Material
metal, clay and paint
Made in
India
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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