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MaskEe114

Multicoloured paper mache zoomorphic mask of a bear-like face with a protruding snout, an open mouth, a third eye in the centre of the forehead, and an elaborate, jeweled headdress; face is red with green patches of bristles. Headdress has multicoloured jewels set against a brown and yellow striped background. Eyeholes are located in the pupils. Short cord looped at back.

Culture
Himalayas
Material
paper, paste adhesive, paint and fibre
Made in
Nepal
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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MaskEe112

Paper mache mask of a red elephant-like face with trunk, multicoloured green headdress, and two small tusks. Short red string looped at back.

Culture
Himalayas
Material
paper, paste adhesive, paint and fibre
Made in
Nepal
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Mask902/15

Large orange and beige coloured oval-shaped human portrait mask with raised eyebrow ridges, cut out circular eyes, pointed nose, and protruding chin.

Culture
Himalayas
Material
paper, paint and paste adhesive
Made in
Nepal
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Container1431/13 a-e

The first piece is the cylindrical wood container (part a) which tapers upward into a circular rim with a gold-coloured band around the side. Three gold-coloured rings decorated the container around the top, the middle, and the bottom (part b). The longest gold-coloured band on the front left is part c, and the gold-coloured band is part d with one long end on the front right. The gold-coloured band with one long end on the back is part e.

Culture
Himalayas
Material
metal and wood
Made in
Nepal
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Print Block1223/2

A large, rectangular press wood print block. Carved image depicts a many armed Bodhisattva figure with a tall cylindrical, stepped headdress, on a lotus, surrounded by halos, plants, clouds and other ornaments. On the right is another Bodhisattva figure sitting cross-legged, with a protector figure surrounded by fire sitting on the other side. There are two figures wearing robes with curled edges, one at each top corner. A large horizontal row of Tibetan characters is at the top and a smaller horizontal row of Tibetan characters is at the bottom.

Culture
Tibetan
Material
wood and ink
Made in
Nepal
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Knife1223/8 a-b

A thick metal blade (part a) with one edge sharpened and a handle made of coiled metal with a pommel that has a floral design on one side and an spiral design on the other side. The sheath (part b) is of wood encased by metal with two sets of three horizontal lines, a floral design flanked by a diagonal petal-like design on either side, decorating one side of the sheath which also has a loop on that side.

Culture
Himalayas
Material
metal and wood
Made in
Nepal
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Container1431/16

A cylindrical metal container which tapers into a smaller neck and then expands into a medium-sized lip.

Culture
Himalayas
Material
metal
Made in
Nepal
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Knife1431/6 a-d

Part a is the metal knife with wooden handle. The blade has a slight curve and is engraved on both sides with a design of lines and dots that end halfway down the blade. The handle curves outwards and has five carves lines that circle around the midway point of the handle Part b is the leather sheath or knife covering that has a yellow stitched seam down the centre. It is slightly curved and tapers to a point. A smaller sheath is attached to the outside and inserted are two smaller daggers with brown handles (parts c and d). The edge of the smaller case is embroidered with red fibre.

Culture
Himalayas
Material
metal, wood and leather skin
Made in
Nepal
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Musical Instrument1223/9

Lute shaped, stringed instrument. Round skin-covered body, a long, incised, cut -out and engraved neck, and scrolled top with an open-mouthed animal. There are three sets of long alternating tuning pegs on either side of the scrolled top. Four metal wires currently run the length of the piece and are attached to the scrolled top and to a metal hook on the underside of the main body.

Culture
Himalayas
Material
wood, skin and metal
Made in
Nepal
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Wax Seal1223/14

A metal piece with a flat circular bottom end which has an engraving on it. The ovate top piece has a design of four holes in a small t-shaped pattern. Two more holes are on the upper part of the bottom half of the piece that tapers into a midway point in between which skin is looped through it.

Culture
Himalayas
Material
metal and skin
Made in
Nepal
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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