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Wedding Dress3289/22

White cotton huipil style wedding dress. Made of three panels of fabric, stitched together with sections of olive green, green and dark red zigzags. The armholes and neck hole are embroidered with sections of various colours. The chest has a large rectangular embroidered design of diamonds and stripes, a cross which extends up out of the design, and a small area of feathers. A smaller embroidered rectangle is on the back. Triangles, T-shapes, and lines are embroidered in rows along the hem with rows of chicken feathers overtop.

Culture
Maya
Material
cotton fibre and chicken feather
Made in
Zinacantan, Chiapas, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Mask3289/55 a-b

Pink face mask (part a) with large grey beard, thick eyesbrows and a moustache. Inserted into the mouth is a bejeweled pipe (part b). The mask is composed of animal hide, which has been painted pink. The lower portion has been cut, then stitched together to give the mask its shape. The cheeks are a slightly darker shade of pink. Holes are cut for the eyes, nostrils and mouth. A single small black dot on the mask's right cheek. A length of thin black string is looped through the top centre of the mask.

Culture
Mexican
Material
skin, synthetic fibre, plastic and metal
Made in
Huejotzingo, Puebla, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Blouse3289/95

Blouse made of a sheer white fabric. The neck is edged in brown applique, a brown fabric flower, and turquoise lace. 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 that extends around the garment. Both the neck and sleeves are lined with white lace with turquoise 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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Blouse3289/93

Blouse made of a sheer white fabric. The neck is lined with gold applique, a gold fabric flower and, gold and white lace. Below, 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 gold zigzags, with a larger band that extends around the garment. Both the neck and sleeves are lined with twisted gold embroidery with brown 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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Dress3289/27

Pink satin dress with embroidered designs of purple flowers, green leaves and purple birds. The neckline, and sleeves are edged with strips of lace and blue fabric. Three horizontal bands of lace and blue fabric divide the body of the dress. A short fringe of cinched beige lace extends from the bottom hem.

Culture
Mexican
Material
fibre and cotton fibre
Made in
Mazateca, Oaxaca, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Dress3289/59 a-b

Two part dress. The two parts are a long dress (part a) and an underskirt (part b) with an open weave or lace fringe at the bottom. The fabric is a synthetic-cotton blend. The dress is made from a single panel of fabric, sewn together on the sides with small armholes near the fold. The hem and neckline are stitched in pink. The bib open weave background colour is green with purple, red, blue, yellow, pink diamond design. This design is repeated at the hem of the dress and underskirt. The skirt has ties at the waist.

Culture
Mexican
Material
cotton fibre and synthetic fibre
Made in
Abala, Yucatan, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Blouse3289/25

Blouse made of four rectangular panels of royal blue fabric with strands of green metallic fibre throughout, with a square opening for the head. The panels are attached by green and bronze metallic fibre stitching, sides are left open, hemmed with white thread. Decorated with embroidered black with green, bronze and pink designs using Lurex around the neckline, shoulders, and the bottom edge.

Culture
Maya
Material
cotton fibre, rayon fibre and synthetic fibre
Made in
Chenalho, Chiapas, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Shawl3289/33

Shawl made of three rectangular panels of fabric (two deep rose pink and one purple and beige patterned, 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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Blouse3289/32

Blouse made of three rectangular panels of fabric (two eggplant purple and one red, both with strands of metallic fibre throughout), joined together with stitching, and with an opening for the head. The sides are tied together with large pastel multicoloured tassels, tied near the bottom, and again near the top leaving an armhole. Heavily decorated with embroidered floral designs. The neckline is embroidered with a lilac purple scalloped pattern, with a light reddish-brown twisted line within. The bottom edge has a short fringe.

Culture
Maya
Material
fibre and synthetic fibre
Made in
Zinacantan, Chiapas, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Devil Mask3289/10 a-i

Luzbel devil costume mask (part a) with large removable cow horns (parts b-c), two removable small painted horns (parts d-e) and four removable teeth (parts f-i). The primary face is black with orange, red and blue-grey markings outlined in small dots. On each side of the head are pointed ears, situated below holes for the horns. The mouth is open, exposing sharp teeth and large canines. The large blue eyes are bulging out, outlined in red, and have red veins throughout. A small winged creature with large fangs is where the forehead and nose should be. The creature's talons extend down over the nose. The back is plain.

Culture
Mexican
Material
wood, cow horn, synthetic fibre, metal and paint
Made in
Tocuaro, Michoacan, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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