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SkirtB684

A flat rectangular panel, which has a hanging stick through one end where the design starts with a horizontal zig zag line of cowrie shells on a black background that has three sets of vertical red lines. Below this, there is a horizontal band of three rows that have vertical cowrie shells. Beneath this, there are two horizontal bands twenty-three and twenty-one rows that have horizontal cowrie shells.

Culture
Assamese ?
Material
fibre, cowrie shell and wood
Made in
Assam, India
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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HatB687

Cone-shaped hat that has light brown V-shaped woven designs on a red woven background. To one side is a large flower-like circular attachment that is rimmed with red horse(?) hair. Radiating from the centre are white tube-like shells, and blue shells. A long thick strand of horse(?) hair hangs from the bottom of the flower. The woven rim of the hat is thick and medium brown in colour. There is a short braided grass(?) strand with a loop attached to the top point of the hat.

Culture
Assamese ?
Material
grass ?, shell and horse hair
Made in
Assam, India
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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TuskB692 a-b

Two curved and hollow tusks. On each tusk, one end is tapered to a point, while the other end is wrapped with a band of woven reddish-brown grass(?). Part a is punctured at the pointed end where a small fibre loop and a small wooden stick are attached. The overall colour of the tusks is white, yellow, and brown.

Culture
Assamese ?
Material
tusk, grass ? and wood
Made in
Assam, India
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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TuskB690 a-b

Two curved tusks tied together at one end with white fibre cording. Tusks are hollow and taper to a point. The other end of the tusk is jagged. The overall colour of the tusks is white, yellow, and brown.

Culture
Assamese ?
Material
tusk and fibre
Made in
Assam, India
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Stamping ToolEg431

Horn shaped tool with ends both squared off. One end has a shallow triangular-shaped incision in centre. The other end has a triangular-shaped pattern with a double-lined incised border and dots in the centre. Near the edge of the horn, there are two more incised lines with a central dot. incises

Culture
South India
Material
horn
Made in
Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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CardsEg406 a-nnnnnn

Round set of cards that are lined in bright yellow and red. At the centre of each card is a painted picture. The background of each card is a variation of blue, yellow, red, pink, yellow, grey, black, white, and green.

Culture
Indian
Material
fibre and lacquer
Made in
Puri, Odisha, India
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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CradleEg45

Rectangular pin with four pointed posts in each corner. There are two long and flat wooden support pieces connecting the two longer sides. One of these flat pieces has a small piece of natural coloured fibre cording tied around it in the centre. Each side has small support pieces that are nailed into place connecting the top and bottom portions of the sides together. Tied around each corner post are purple tassels made of fibre. Light brown fibre cording attaches to each corner post and are all tied together at the centre of the pin.

Culture
South India
Material
wood, metal and fibre
Made in
India
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureEg43

Figure with human head and animal body crouches on all fours. Wing-like protrusions on front legs. Human face includes large nose, painted eyes, and protruding ears. Two red coloured horn-like bumps protrude from top of the head. Figure is yellow overall, with red and black painted designs throughout.

Culture
South India
Material
paper, paste adhesive and paint
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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Rolling ToolEg427

Round bead-like clay tool with diagonal incising around the perimeter. Wide opening in the centre. Flattened around the rim of the opening.

Culture
South India
Material
clay
Made in
Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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