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Knife802/2 a-b

A long flat curved metal knife (part a) engraved with a triangular and semi-circle design with dots, and decorated with a fan-like piece which protrudes near that pointed end. The bottom of the knife tapers down to a long sharp rectangular point. The handle (part b) is a long cyliner with a metal part at the top with a hole through which the knife's long sharp rectangular point inserts.

Culture
Bhil
Material
metal and bamboo grass
Made in
India
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Knife802/9 a-b

A long metal knife (part a) with a cylindrical wood handle covered in leather. The sheath (part b) is a long cylinder of wood covered in leather with brass at the bottom end.

Culture
Bhil ?
Material
wood, brass metal, leather skin and iron metal
Made in
India
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Model CartEf511 a-q

The main cart body (part a) has two wheels (parts b and c). There are eight small light brown wood sticks (parts d-k), three long dark brown sticks (parts l-n), a fibre rope (part o), and two long fibre pieces (parts p and q). The cart is made of wood and held together with metal nails and fibre rope. The wheels are made of wood and have metal rims.

Culture
Bhil
Material
wood, metal and fibre
Made in
India
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Figure1334/3

A small off-white elephant-human figure (Ganesh), attached to a wooden stand.

Culture
Indian: Northern Indian ? or Indian: Central Indian ?
Material
ivory ? and wood
Made in
India
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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LoomEe3 i

Woven bamboo loin strap with a wooden toggle at either end.

Culture
Himalayas
Material
paper and bamboo grass
Made in
Siang, Arunachal Pradesh, India
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Head Cloth2615/16

Head cloth made of translucent orange synthetic material with embroidered flowers lining the two longest sides and scalloped edging lining the two shortest sides. Tiny groupings of an embroidered three teardrop design appear evenly across the head cloth.

Culture
Gujarati
Material
synthetic fibre and dye
Made in
Dhamlej, Gujarat, India
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Pants2615/15

Woman's orange pants with drawstring waist (drawstring not included here). Fabric is an orange paisley print. Pants are very roomy in the lower torso, but taper in the leg where they are cut off just below the knee. The cuffs are banded with silver-threaded embroidery.

Culture
Gujarati
Material
dye, polyester fibre ? and synthetic fibre
Made in
Dhamlej, Gujarat, India
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Dress2615/14

Orange-coloured dress made from a paisley patterned material. The dress has a long flared skirt, a jagged neckline with silver machine-embroidery and puffed sleeves which taper to a cuff that sits just above the elbow. Gold rickrack ribbon is sewn at the collar, and bordering the sleeves and skirt. Straps attached at the sides of the waist tie at the back, and snaps are used across the left shoulder.

Culture
Gujarati
Material
metal, synthetic fibre, polyester fibre ? and dye
Made in
Dhamlej, Gujarat, India
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Shoes2615/13 a-b

Pair of brown leather shoes stitched with heavy corded fibre. Shoes are sharply upturned at the toe, with an attached brown leather fan tassel at the end. Top of shoes have a thin band of leather which doubles back and knots at the top of the foot. Three separate pieces of leather are nailed to the bottom of each shoe, forming the sole.

Culture
Gujarati
Material
leather skin, dye, metal and fibre
Made in
Kodinar, Gujarat, India
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Dress Cloth2615/12

Large plain red dress cloth made as a wrap around skirt. Shortest sides are machine edged with white thread. Longest sides have a thin border of geometric designs in shiny red thread.

Culture
Gujarati
Material
dye, cotton fibre ? and synthetic fibre ?
Made in
Dhamlej, Gujarat, India
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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