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Shawl3289/31

Shawl made of three rectangular panels of fabric (two deep rose pink and one beige, both with strands of metallic fibre throughout), joined together with stitching. One side is tied together with two large pastel multicoloured tassels, tied in the middle along the edge. Heavily decorated with embroidered floral designs.

Culture
Maya
Material
fibre and synthetic fibre
Made in
Zinacantan, Chiapas, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Blouse3289/97

Blouse made of a sheer white fabric. The bib is heavily embroidered in navy with floral designs. Below the bib, the fabric is ruched, creating a tight fit, which becomes looser towards the hem. The front of the body is embroidered with rows of varying-sizes of zigzags, with a larger band which extends around the garment. Both the neck and sleeves are lined with white lace with navy ribbon woven through, which has ends for tying. The bottom hem is unfinished.

Culture
Maya
Material
synthetic fibre and fibre
Made in
Aguacatenango, Chiapas, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Blouse3289/98

Blouse made of a sheer white fabric. The bib is heavily embroidered in burgundy with floral designs. Below the bib, the fabric is ruched, creating a tight fit, which becomes looser towards the hem. The front of the body is embroidered with rows of varying-sizes of zigzags, with a larger band which extends around the garment. Both the neck and sleeves are lined with white lace with burgundy ribbon woven through, which has ends for tying. The bottom hem is unfinished.

Culture
Maya
Material
synthetic fibre and fibre
Made in
Aguacatenango, Chiapas, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Point3157/155 a-k

Ten flaked obsidian points and chips of varying sizes and shapes. Largest measures at 5 cm long compared to smallest at 1.5 cm. a-f) Six flaked chips. g-i) Three triangular points. j-k) Two smaller chips that are more glass-like in appearance.

Culture
Maya ?
Material
obsidian stone
Made in
Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Point3157/154 a-h

Group of eight small obsidian points and chips. a) Largest and most complete projectile point. Long triangular blade with a long rectangular stem. b) Obtuse triangluar blade. c) Triangular blade with a very flat base where it has broken. d) Triangular point with flat area where blade has broken off. e) Triangular point with flat area where blade has broken off. f-g) Two point where there tip of the blade has broken off. h) Small piece of worked obsidian.

Culture
Maya ?
Material
obsidian stone and adhesive
Made in
Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Core3157/157 a-f

Six pieces of obsidian cores of varying shapes and sizes. Each core has prismatic blade scars running lengthwise along the side of the core. a-d) Four large cores, mostly complete. e-f) Two smaller fragments of cores.

Culture
Maya ?
Material
obsidian stone
Made in
Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Flake3157/156 a-q

Group of 17 prismatic blades. Each blade is long, narrow and rectangular. Various sizes from 10.5 cm to 4.5 cm.

Culture
Maya ?
Material
obsidian stone
Made in
Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Spindle Whorl3157/138

Small stone spindle whorl. Disc-shaped with an grooved centre around the side.

Culture
Maya
Material
stone and ink
Made in
El Salvador
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Shawl3264/2

Long woven garment decorated in a pattern of horizontal stripes, in colours of green, yellow, orange, blue and purple. Full colour stripes alternate with stripes incorporating black zig zags. At each end of the shawl hangs a dense fringe of tassels created from the ends of the shawl fibres.

Culture
Maya
Material
wool fibre and dye
Made in
Guatemala
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Blouse3264/1

Huipil, or woman’s shirt. Tunic is made from two long pieces of red wool fabric sewn together vertically, fully open at the sides, with a strip of black velvet at arms and around neck. Front of tunic falls longer than back. Exterior is heavily embroidered with many colours, showing geometric designs at shoulders and waist, interspersed with horizontal strips of fruit and foliage, and multicoloured birds.

Culture
Maya
Material
wool fibre, synthetic fibre and dye
Made in
San Antonio De Aguas Calientes, Sacatepequez, Guatemala
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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