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Ramayana Headdress1568/6 a-f

Ramayana headdress composed of a green velvet covered crown (a) that has a bulbous base that narrows and then widens again to a smaller bulbous top with a gold finial. The crown is also ornamented with pieces of gold painted skin that have been cut into ornate geometric shapes, some of which protrude outwards, and these have silver sequins and clear glass beads sewn to them. The base of the crown has a band of multiple pointed pieces of gold painted skin ornamented with sequins and beads. Attached at the back of the headdress is a figure's face made from gold, red, black and white painted skin. The figure has a pointed head, fangs, protruding black hair at the base, and is also decorated with sequins and beads. There are black straps on the inside at the back for adjustment, and two yellow straps at the sides. Accompanying the headdress are the following: a triangular-shaped gold painted skin ornament (b) with sequins and beads and two curled ends to which is attached a gold cord; two gold painted skin ornaments (c and d) with curled ends, sequins and beads, as well as two hanging multicoloured tassels on each; and two gold painted skin ornaments (e and f) consisting of an ornate piece with sequins and beads, each attached at a perpendicular angle to a cross-shaped piece with yellow ties at each end.

Culture
Javanese
Material
water buffalo skin ?, paint, glass, fibre, cotton fibre, wood, metal ?, paper and dye
Made in
Yogyakarta, Java, Indonesia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Rod PuppetB820

A three dimensional wood puppet of a human figure. The elaborate headdress which curls back upward and forward is painted black, gold, red, and green. The face is painted pink. The chest upper torso is painted black while the arms are gold with red, white, and green arm ornaments. Wearing a beige-brown and red-brown patterned batik (?) skirt. The arms are riveted at the joints with string and have a wood marionnette stick.

Culture
Sundanese
Material
wood, paint and fibre
Made in
Java, Indonesia ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Rod PuppetB812

A three-dimensional wood puppet of a human figure. The face is painted light pink with wide red eyes, a big nose, and black facial hair including a moustache. Wearing an elaborate red, blue, white, and gold headdress. The neck is painted gold. The body is painted dark pink with breasts and a navel. The arms are painted dark pink with a red bracelet each. Wearing a grey grassy patterned batik (?) skirt on a brown background. The arms are riveted at the joints with red fabric and have a wood marionnette stick. The head is separate - the neck fits into a hole in the shoulders of the body.

Culture
Sundanese
Material
wood, paint and fibre
Made in
Java, Indonesia ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Rod PuppetB824 a-c

A three-dimensional wood puppet of a monkey-like figure. The face is painted bright pink with red eyes, and a red mouth. Wearing a simple red, green, white, and black headdress. The body is painted gold. Wearing a skirt that is cream-coloured around the upper part, and red around the bottom part. The arms are riveted at the joints with string, and have a wood marionnette stick. There is a spear-shaped wood handle (part c), which inserts through the body (part b) to attach the head (part a).

Culture
Sundanese
Material
wood, paint and fibre
Made in
Java, Indonesia ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FanB631

A closing fan with ten ribs of black tortoise shell each having a stylized panel motif in gold, red, and white on a pink-orange background that has an elaborate lacey effect. The rotate-able handle is made of silver.

Culture
Javanese
Material
silver metal, tortoise shell and parchment paper
Made in
Java, Indonesia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Rod PuppetB821

A three-dimensional wood puppet of a human figure. The elaborate headdress is painted gold with red, blue, white, and black detailing. The face is painted pink. The chest upper torso is painted black while the arms are red. Wearing a red-brown, and black floral patterned top with a yellow, and brown floral, and swirl patterned batik (?) skirt. The arms are riveted at the joints with string, and have a wood marionnette stick.

Culture
Sundanese
Material
wood, paint and fibre
Made in
Java, Indonesia ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Rod PuppetB819 a-c

A three-dimensional wood figure of a female human-like figure. The face is painted white with small black eyes, a red mouth, and black hair. Wearing an elaborate black, red, and gold headdress. The body is painted gold. The chest is covered with black fabric. Wearing a pale blue, and pink-beige skirt. The arms are riveted at the joints with white fabric, and have a wood marionnette sticks. There is a spear-shaped wood handle (part c), which inserts through the body (part b) to attach the head (part a).

Culture
Sundanese
Material
wood, paint and fibre
Made in
Java, Indonesia ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Rod PuppetB818 a-c

A three-dimensional wood puppet of a human-like (?) figure. The face is painted light pink with upward looking red eyes, a large noes, and a red mouth showing white teeth. Wearing a simple black, and white headdress. The ears are painted with black stylized designs. Wearing a black upper garment with a red-brown skirt. The arms are riveted at the joints with string, and have a wood marionnette stick. There is a spear-shaped wood handle (part c), which inserts through the body (part b) to attach the head (part a).

Culture
Sundanese
Material
wood, paint and fibre
Made in
Java, Indonesia ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Rod PuppetB815

A three-dimensional wood puppet of a monkey-like figure. The face is painted pink with big red eyes, a large protruding red upper lip, and black facial features. Wearing a simple red hat. Body is painted black. Wearing a blue and grey swirl patterned batik (?) skirt with pink, purple, and orange flowers. There are red and green arm ornaments. The arms are riveted at the joints with string and have a wood marionnette stick.

Culture
Sundanese
Material
wood, paint and fibre
Made in
Java, Indonesia ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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ShoesB629 a-b

A pair of shoes (parts a-b) with polychrome beads in floral patterns on a blue velvet background. Navy blue velvet insole lining. Predominant colours are peach, pink, green, red, and yellow among silver-coloured work. The toes are pointed. The front of the inner edge of the shoe curves to a point inward. The bottoms of the soles are stamped with 'GENERAL BOOT HOUSE/NO.11.12/Chandni Chowk DELHI'. Size 14.5.

Culture
Javanese
Material
fibre, glass, plastic ?, metal and leather skin
Made in
Java, Indonesia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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