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Wedding Dress3289/36 a-b

Two part wedding dress (terno) - dress (part a) and long underskirt (part b). The dress has a large rectangular bib of white floral embroidery and lace, which repeats on the lower portion of the dress. There is a lace fringe. The skirt has a cinched elastic waist. The bottom half is decorated with white lace and floral embroidery.

Culture
Mexican
Material
cotton fibre and synthetic fibre
Made in
Cumpich, Campeche, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Blouse3289/30

Blouse made of four panels of fabric (two eggplant purple and two red, both with strands of metallic fibre throughout), joined together with stitching, with an opening for the head. The sides are tied together by twelve large multicoloured tassels, tied near the bottom, centre, and again near the top leaving an armhole. Heavily decorated with embroidered floral designs in light pink, light purple and green. The neck is lined with a lilac purple ribbon. The bottom edge has a short fringe.

Culture
Maya
Material
synthetic fibre and fibre
Made in
Zinacantan, Chiapas, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Headdress3289/12

Tall bulbous decorated headdress which tapers in towards the headband. The headdress is covered with black faux fur(?). It is decorated with a large crest, coloured mirrors, strings of beads, plastic "jewels", a small owl decoration, sequins, and applique. Blue feathers extend from the top of the headdress and down one side. The opposite side has three tassels, and there is one tassel below the feathers. There is a black Velcro chin strap.

Culture
Mexican
Material
plastic, cotton fibre, feather, synthetic fibre and palm fibre
Made in
Huejotzingo, Puebla, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Shawl3289/31

Shawl made of three rectangular panels of fabric (two deep rose pink and one beige, both with strands of metallic fibre throughout), joined together with stitching. One side is tied together with two large pastel multicoloured tassels, tied in the middle along the edge. Heavily decorated with embroidered floral designs.

Culture
Maya
Material
fibre and synthetic fibre
Made in
Zinacantan, Chiapas, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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La defensa del maiz3289/104 a-i

Stencil set showing stock of maize. Stencils installed as a set of nine: three rectangles high, three layers deep. Each stencil layer was aerosol painted with a different colours - bright green, dark purple, and black.

Culture
Mexican
Made in
Oaxaca, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Blouse3289/97

Blouse made of a sheer white fabric. The bib is heavily embroidered in navy with floral designs. Below the bib, the fabric is ruched, creating a tight fit, which becomes looser towards the hem. The front of the body is embroidered with rows of varying-sizes of zigzags, with a larger band which extends around the garment. Both the neck and sleeves are lined with white lace with navy ribbon woven through, which has ends for tying. The bottom hem is unfinished.

Culture
Maya
Material
synthetic fibre and fibre
Made in
Aguacatenango, Chiapas, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Blouse3289/98

Blouse made of a sheer white fabric. The bib is heavily embroidered in burgundy with floral designs. Below the bib, the fabric is ruched, creating a tight fit, which becomes looser towards the hem. The front of the body is embroidered with rows of varying-sizes of zigzags, with a larger band which extends around the garment. Both the neck and sleeves are lined with white lace with burgundy ribbon woven through, which has ends for tying. The bottom hem is unfinished.

Culture
Maya
Material
synthetic fibre and fibre
Made in
Aguacatenango, Chiapas, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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La defensa del maiz3289/103 a-f

Stencil set showing a person crouched down, wearing a protective suit with respirator, and holding a large syringe. Stencils installed as a set of six: two rectangles high, three layers deep. Each stencil layer was aerosol painted with a different colour - light taupe, dark taupe, and black.

Culture
Mexican
Made in
Oaxaca, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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La defensa del maiz3289/102 a-i

Stencil set showing a person wearing a protective suit, bent forward, in partial profile. Stencils installed as a set of nine: three rectangles high, three layers deep. Each stencil layer was aerosol painted with a different colour - light taupe, dark taupe, and black.

Culture
Mexican
Made in
Oaxaca, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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La defensa del maiz3289/101 a-i

Stencil set showing a person wearing a protective suit and respirator, slightly bent forward, with his hands/arms partially raised. Stencils installed as a set of nine: three rectangles high, three layers deep. Each stencil layer was aerosol painted with a different colour - light taupe, dark taupe and black.

Culture
Mexican
Made in
Oaxaca, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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