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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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BlouseE174

Off-white top with embroidery. The garment has a square shape with a round neck and no sleeves. The front and back are divided into three vertical panels by red stitching. The lower centre and outside panels have rows of bird, triangle and zigzag motifs in red, orange, yellow and green. The upper centre panel has a dense geometric motif in red, pink, orange and green. The bottom edge is unfinished. The inside is unlined.

Culture
Mixtec
Material
cotton fibre
Made in
Oaxaca, Mexico ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BagE175

Jute fibre, oval shaped bag consisting of vertical bands of green, fuchsia, red, purple, yellow, scarlet and natural colour. The top has a drawstring closure made from the woven green and natural handles. The bottom has a circular pattern and a loop that attaches the handle.

Culture
Zapotec ?
Material
agave fibre and dye
Made in
San Francisco Cajonos, Oaxaca, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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ShirtE176 a

White shirt (part a) with collar, long cuffed sleeves and centre opening with plastic oval buttons. There are three pleats on each side of the opening. There is a small pocket on the upper left. Blue instructional lines are visible near some seams. The inside is unlined. The shirt is machine sewn from unbleached cotton.

Culture
Mexican
Material
cotton fibre
Made in
Oaxaca, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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SandalsE176 c-d

Brown, woven, leather sandals (parts c-d) with an open toe and a high back. The tops are detailed with a woven geometric lozenge pattern. The heals are made of pieces of leather, nailed together. Each sole has a number "2" written in pencil.

Culture
Central Mexico
Material
leather skin, fibre and metal
Made in
Oaxaca, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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SkirtE179 b

Square shaped skirt made with two different pieces of cotton fabric joined in the centre to form a rectangular tube. The detailing consists of a cream, undecorated piece of fabric stitched to a fabric detailed with repeating stripes of blue, pink, yellow and green on a red ground.

Culture
Chinantec
Material
cotton fibre and dye
Made in
Ojitlan, Oaxaca, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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