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TurbanEg408

Turban made of fabric with bands of gold and blue floral pattern on an orange background wrapped to form a tall, slightly conical shape with the ends tied in a knot at the base.

Culture
South India
Material
fibre and paper
Made in
Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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WhipEg407

A yellow-white braided cord with an egg-shaped end and a tapering tail.

Culture
South India
Material
fibre
Made in
Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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KnifeEg404

Knife with long curved metal blade attached to a short cylindrical wooden handle. Blade is straight near the handle and gradually widens and curves to a hook-shaped point. The blade is attached to the handle by a metal ring that is wrapped around the top of the handle where the blade and the handle meet. At the end of the handle, a metal dowel is exposed. This secures the blade in place.

Culture
South India
Material
wood and steel metal
Made in
Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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HatEg403

A double-sided cone-shaped hat with two protruding horn-like flaps. One side is embroidered with a man that has blue skin while the other side is embroidered with star shapes. The background is orange-red while the border is green.

Culture
South India
Material
cotton fibre
Made in
Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Necklace538/3

A fibrous necklace that has an alternating green and gold-coloured rectangular pattern and three small noiseless bell-like pendants with gold-coloured fibre braided around at the top with a red fibrous clump at the looped end.

Culture
South India
Material
fibre and metal
Made in
Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Toy538/2

A woven bouquet of three light brown, purple, pink, red, and orange flowers wrapped together.

Culture
South India
Material
leaf ? and dye
Made in
Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Toy538/1

A woven green dog with pink around its waist and a pink bow around its neck. The eyes are painted black.

Culture
South India
Material
leaf ?, dye and paint
Made in
Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Aiyanar FigureEg11

Modeled clay figure of a seated male on a hollow cubical base. One knee is pulled up and the other hangs loosely. The right arm is upraised clutching a handle from which the major part has broken off. This arm is supported by a strut. The other arm rests on the knee. The figure wears elaborate jewelry, a high headdress, and is bare to the waist with a flowing lower body garment. White stripes are painted across forehead, arms, chest and stomach.

Culture
South India
Material
clay and paint
Made in
Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Aiyanar FigureEg10

Modeled clay figure of a seated male on a hollow cubical base. One knee is pulled up and the other hangs loosely. The right arm is upraised clutching the handle of an implement, most of which is broken off. The other arm rests on the knee. The figure wears elaborate jewelry, a high headdress, and flowing lower garment. The clay is unpainted.

Culture
South India
Material
clay
Made in
Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Short PantsEg55

The shorts have blue band around each leg and around waist. The back is is decorated with yellow and blue starburst patterns. Zigzag trim in fine white braid around each leg and three rows of fine braid also encircles the waist. The front has a starburst pattern and a stylized design in blue, white and gold applique and white and black braid. The waist has a drawstring.

Culture
South India
Material
cotton fibre and dye
Made in
Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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