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BeltE197 a-b

Long rectangular, palm leaf belts or sashes (parts a-b) with a chevron patterned weave. The belts are tightly wrapped and tied together with a twisted fibre tie. Part b has a blue strip of detailing.

Culture
Central Mexico
Material
palm leaf and dye
Made in
Oaxaca, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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ShirtE199 a

Shirt made of unbleached cotton with drawn work panels at the shoulders and the cuffs. There is a slit at the bottom centre on the reverse.

Culture
Amusgo
Material
cotton fibre
Made in
Guerrero, Mexico ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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EarringsE203 a-b

Metal earrings (parts a-b) with filigree work consisting of a small circle inside of a larger circle, both have a feather like design on the inside made of tiny strips of metal. The larger circle has a metal looped edge from which small vertical pieces of twirled metal hang and a thin wire hook and clasp passes through. A flower shaped piece of metal is soldered to the hook.

Culture
Zapotec
Material
silver metal
Made in
Juchitan, Oaxaca, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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EarringsE203 c-d

Metal earrings (parts a-b) dipped in gold(?) with filigree work consisting of a upside down heart-like shaped design attached to a ball detailed with a circular pattern made of tiny strips of metal. A thin wire hook and clasp is soldered to a flower shaped piece of metal.

Culture
Zapotec
Material
silver metal and gold metal ?
Made in
Juchitan, Oaxaca, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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SkirtE205 a

Skirt made with a long, rectangular piece of cotton fabric with sewn edges. The detailing consists of a horizontal pattern of purple, pink and red stripes of varying width on a black ground. Some of the stripes have a geometric pattern.

Culture
Mixtec
Material
cotton fibre and dye
Made in
Santiago Jamiltepec, Oaxaca, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BlouseE205 d

Blouse or huipil consisting of three rectangular, cotton pieces hand sewn together. The panels are undecorated with the exception of red, green, orange, yellow and pink triangular patterns around the v-shaped neck and the top ends of the sleeves. There are four solid indigo bands that run vertically between the woven pieces and along the edge. There are arm openings along the top of the sides. The bottom edge is raw.

Culture
Mixtec
Material
cotton fibre, rayon fibre and dye
Made in
Santiago Jamiltepec, Oaxaca, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FluteE290

Like a flute in appearance with one end flared outward.. The surface of the instrument is mottled grey-brown-black. Mouthpiece is light brown. Four holes down side of instrument. The wood has been a little burnt to be sure it is dry.

Culture
Central Mexico
Material
copal wood ? and wood
Made in
Oaxaca, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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PlateE326

Tripod plate with flaring sides and flat bottom. Orange in colour. Some black paint, mostly on the inside. Slip is thin and waxy. Marbling-like texture.

Culture
Maya
Material
clay
Made in
Campeche, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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LidE337

Round, thick lid, orange slip, painted black design depicting three birds. Triangular black points pointing inward from around the rim. Rounded knob at top centre.

Culture
Maya
Material
clay
Made in
Campeche, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureE9

Grey clay figure, cylindrical in shape with the detailing in high relief. The nose, chin and necklace are all protruding. The necklace is geometric in design with circular indentations. Slight orange slip on the surface. Back is slightly convex. Fragment of a larger figure.

Culture
Central Mexico ?
Material
clay
Made in
Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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