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ContainerEf245 a-b

Cigarette box made in two pieces, a container (part a) and lid (part b). Material of inner coil is untwisted grass bound with shining grass fillet. The container is patterned with four sets of two triangular shapes on the outside.

Culture
Indian
Material
grass
Made in
Puri, Odisha, India
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BasketEf243 a-b

Basket (part a) of coiled variety, made in three pieces - base, body, and lid (part b). Base has been constructed first, and body which rounds out the sides and narrows at top is coiled above it. Material of inner coil is untwisted natural grass, added to at the free end. As coiling progresses, it is bound with a shining grass fillet to coil beneath with a stitch or wrap at very narrow intervals at centre, increasing to 1.5 cm. intervals. A triangular pattern made by over-weaving the shiny fillets on the finished basketry occurs on the base, sides, and lid.

Culture
Indian
Material
grass
Made in
Puri, Odisha, India
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BasketEf221 a-b

Basket with natural twill weave inside and outer basket (part a)made of purple, blue, yellow, and green fillets of cane woven in diagonal and vertical patterns. A twill weave is used and by a simple elaboration of the diagonal combination of the coloured warp and woof gives rise to a geometric design. These two baskets are placed together and are caught between strips of split bamboo. These pieces are lashed to the basket with fine fillets of purple cane. A second basket has been made in the same manner and fits as a lid (part b).

Culture
Indian: Northern Indian and Indian: Central Indian
Material
stem ?, bamboo grass and dye
Made in
Kalimpong, West Bengal, India
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BasketEf214

This shallow basket is woven of grass in natural and dyed shades of red and blue. Design is over-woven with coloured fillets of grass in natural, red, and blue. Bottom is star shape radiating outward in four sectors of colour, two red, and two natural. Around this is row of natural colour grass, followed by inverted triangles filling in background. Sides decorated in diagonal bands of red alternating with rows of blue diamond shapes and red triangles separated with natural grass bands. Above this, one row of natural-coloured grasses and a final one of alternating red and natural grasses finish basket.

Culture
Indian: Northern Indian and Indian: Central Indian
Material
synthetic dye and sikki grass
Made in
Mithila, Bihar, India
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Shadow PuppetEf225

Shadow puppet of leather cut out representing a woman, and a part demon warrior, both astride a stylistic representation of a cart with flower petal wheels. The woman, whose face is in frontal and in profile view, has a chin tattoo, a decoration down her braid, toe rings, and anklets. Demon warrior is wearing chain link jewelry that also serves as horse trappings on the cart.

Culture
South India
Material
dye and goat skin
Made in
Andhra Pradesh, India
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Shadow PuppetEf224

A shadow puppet of leather cut out representing a human figure astride a green monster with well-defined female genitalia. Both figures are holding swords. Human is wearing an elaborate costume and crown. Human face is both frontal and in profile. Colours include, red, pink, blue, green, and black.

Culture
South India
Material
dye and goat skin
Made in
Andhra Pradesh, India
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Shadow PuppetEf223

A shadow puppet, representing the character Kala Bhairava (the time of the fearful), of leather cut out. Has coiled hair with two long twisted braids down either side. Eyes are staring. Two long sharp side fangs. Has a black beard and moustache. Holding a sword to the figure's right. Wearing tight red shorts and chain link jewelry.

Culture
South India
Material
goat skin and dye
Made in
Andhra Pradesh, India
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Shadow PuppetEf222

A shadow puppet, representing the character Rakshasa (night wanderer). Made of leather cut out and depicts a part human-part monster with two large black circular eyes and fangs. Dyed mostly red with green and black. Holding a sword in its left hand. Its right hand is missing from the other outstretched arm, as is the left foot of the raised leg. Wearing chain link jewelry. Long hair is partly broken off.

Culture
South India
Material
dye and goat skin
Made in
Andhra Pradesh, India
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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ShawlEf256

Fine hand-woven shawl of silk and cotton fibres. Natural colour. Raw silk slub visible as dark specks throughout. Narrow end bands as borders are in lighter shade and may be cotton threads. Marked with stamp '67' plus a few illegible letters.

Culture
Indian
Material
cotton fibre and silk fibre
Made in
Odisha, India
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Shadow PuppetEf220

A shadow puppet of leather cut out representing a male figure, nobly adorned. Aniline dyes have blocked the normal transparency. Dyes include black, red, purple, pink, green, and yellow. Three limbs move. The one moveable arm is jointed at the shoulder and elbow. Costume and jewelry include a series of punched out designs. Has pink skin. Wearing an elaborate yellow, red, and green headdress. Black overcoat has yellow, red, and green accents with a pink, and red belt. Red scarf is decorated with green dots, and edged with pink. Yellow, green, red, purple, and pink pants with black shoes.

Culture
South India
Material
aniline dye and goat skin
Made in
Waltair, Andhra Pradesh, India
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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