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TextileEf399

Cotton textile, completely sewn on a red lining with white stitching. Outside background border is dark green with alternating yellow and white flower shapes with mirror centres; flowers are interspersed with multi-coloured leaves. Next is undulating yellow line on purple, then large undulating flower shapes. Inside are four small motifs of undulating borders with white flowers, a mirror in centre of each one. The middle motif is a more complex variation of the others on red background. Patch of darker red background material on left hand side.

Culture
Indian: Northern Indian and Indian: Central Indian
Material
glass, cotton fibre and dye
Made in
Gujarat, India
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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RingEe59

A woman's silver ring with a raised silver setting into which a rectangle of red coral has been set. The engraving is partially worn off, leaving only a remnant of the design.

Culture
Ladakhi
Material
coral and silver metal
Made in
Jammu-Kashmir, India
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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NecklaceEe58

Necklace consists of a variety of semi-precious stones in graduated sizes, strung on a synthetic string, and tied. The stones are round coral, odd-shaped pieces of turquoise and malachite in varying sizes. One coral bead has an inlay of silver in a band 0.3 cm. wide.

Culture
Ladakhi
Material
malachite mineral, turquoise mineral and coral
Made in
Jammu-Kashmir, India
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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EarringsEe57 a-b

A pair of earrings (parts a-b), each having a number of small fresh water pearls strung on a cotton thread. At each end, there is a small red coral bead. The thread is knotted. There are thirty-two loose beads.

Culture
Ladakhi
Material
coral and pearl
Made in
Jammu-Kashmir, India
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Spindle SocketEe56

Cylindrical kernel of an apricot stone, flat on the bottom with a shallow cup-like depression on the top. Made of a stone-like material which is brown with white or yellow flecks throughout. A black deposit resides within the depression in several spots.

Culture
Ladakhi
Material
apricot seed
Made in
Jammu-Kashmir, India
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureEf153

Roughly burnished brass representation of a woman seated on back of owl. Around her body is a ring of brass coils made separately and attached to her back. Her crown is made of coils of brass and her dominant features, brow, eyes, ears, nose, lips, are determined by the thickness and malleability of the brass. Breasts are twisted circles of brass. Owl has sharp angular wings and tail. It is decorated around its body with loops of brass ridges. The woman has been glued at waist to owl.

Culture
Bengali
Material
brass metal and clay
Made in
Bankura, West Bengal, India
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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ContainerEf152

Brass casting of casket in shape of mango seed. Does not stand free as both ends are pointed. Larger bottom is more than two thirds larger than the small, separately cast top (lid). Bottom has grid encircling circumference, perforated frequently, giving a lighter, more open effect. The tip of the lid has a hole through which string can be threaded. Both lid and bottom have hinge attachments on either side, one is permanently fixed and the other forms the latch.

Culture
Indian: Northern Indian and Indian: Central Indian
Material
brass metal
Made in
West Bengal, India
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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ContainerEf151

Brass casting of small casket mounted on small stand cast as part of main body of object. Lid, with knob, was cast separately. Hinge joints were cast as part of both pieces, 2 loops at each side of base and 1 on each side of lid. Small brass rod is pushed into one of the sides to form simple working hinge, while other side may be secured as a latch. Base is embossed along entire circumference with vertical bands of circles.

Culture
Indian: Northern Indian and Indian: Central Indian
Material
brass metal
Made in
West Bengal, India
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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PurseEf150

Unburnished brass, stylistic representation of fish, item is hollow but remains of central black clay core can be seen on inside of head and large bifurcated tail. Grilled portion on both sides gives light see through effect. Mouth is expansive, extending horizontally from 1 side of solid brass head to the other. Dorsal fin is articulated with 4 tops and 4 pectoral fins, 2 on each side.

Culture
Bengali
Material
brass metal and clay
Made in
Bankura, West Bengal, India
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureEf149

Light coloured brass representation of woman's head. Hair of brass with repeated lines drawn into bun at back of head. Neck flares out at upper shoulders then ends abruptly, forming wide solid base. Ears are S-shaped, wearing large trefoil earrings. Features are thick and large with circle designs on forehead, cheeks, and chin. Wears choker of small repeated circular designs.

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