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Beads3383/12

Trade beads strung together on a clear plastic cord. The beads are ellipsoidal-shaped with lengthwise grooves.

Culture
Asmat
Material
glass ? and plastic
Made in
Portugal ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Puppet3105/2

String puppet (marioneta) representing the character Venus. Puppet wears a very long dark pink skirt, and a short dark pink top with plastic round nipples attached to the outside. Her hair is also pink; clear plastic points project from the back of her head. Her midriff is exposed, showing very pale 'skin', like her face. Her lips are painted dark red. Her eyes appear to be glass balls. Her hands are carved of wood. Artist's inscription at base of body.

Culture
Portuguese
Material
synthetic fibre, paper, wood, paint, plastic, adhesive, metal and glass
Made in
Sintra, Lisboa, Portugal
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Puppet3105/1

String puppet (marioneta) of the character Jupiter. Puppet wears a long off-white cotton robe with gold coloured grasses hanging around the outside and a gold coloured crown made of individual curved strips of metal with dark blue stone pieces attached to each. There is a painted paper collar that wraps around his neck and down the front; the arms are similarly constructed; the hands are carved of wood.

Culture
Portuguese
Material
cotton fibre, paper, grass, wood, paint, brass metal, stone ?, plastic and adhesive
Made in
Sintra, Lisboa, Portugal
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Plaque3105/3 a-d

Three dimensional ceramic panel representing a scene of political satire. Plaque has seventeen colourful figures in total, including a removable figure at top-centre (part b) and two removable flags (parts c-d). The background of the panel is yellow. Inscribed at bottom.

Culture
Portuguese
Material
metal, clay and paint
Made in
Barcelos, Braga, Portugal
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Horn Container2956/259 a-b

Yellow-brown goat horn with a cork plug at one end and a removable plug (part b) at the other end. Fine incised hearts and arches decorate the surface. A star is also carved on the surface and possibly the date 1928(?) above the star.

Culture
Portuguese
Material
goat horn and bark
Made in
Borba, Evora, Portugal
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Coin Container3078/4

Acorn shaped ceramic coin bank. There is a diagonal slot in the upper part of the acorn. The top of the acorn and the foot are painted with a darker orange slip or paint. The base is signed "Mario Lagartinh[o] Estremoz" (the last name cuts off the edge).

Culture
Portuguese
Material
clay and paint ?
Made in
Estremoz, Evora, Portugal
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Coin Container3078/3

Acorn-shaped ceramic coin bank. There is a diagonal slot in the upper part of the acorn. The top of the acorn and the foot are painted with a darker orange slip or paint. The base is signed "M.L. Estremoz"

Culture
Portuguese
Material
clay and paint ?
Made in
Estremoz, Evora, Portugal
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Jug3078/2 a-b

Dark orange ceramic water jug with a side handle in the shape of a tree branch. The body of the jug has three-dimensional leaves and acorns patterned on the surface, as well as a coat of arms on the front. The sides of the coat of arms say "Recordação de Estremoz". A small lid (part b) sits down inside the neck. The base is somewhat rough and unsigned.

Culture
Portuguese
Material
clay and paint
Made in
Estremoz, Evora, Portugal
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Jug3078/1

Tall, plain, dark orange ceramic jug. Jug has a thin foot, then a smooth surfaced body rising to the spouted opening. A handle attaches from the lip to the shoulder of the jug. The surface has been painted with a darker orange slip or paint. Signed on base "Mario Lagartinho Estremoz"

Culture
Portuguese
Material
clay and paint ?
Made in
Estremoz, Evora, Portugal
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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String Puppet2956/300

String puppet (marioneta) of the character Triton, Greek god, messenger of the seas. Puppet is paper mache, with an orange face, large plastic green eyes, heavy brow, long drooping nose, large lips and pointed chin. Scalp is blue-green with several small fins. Neck is a ball that allows the head to rotate in all directions. Chest is human-like, while back is covered by several large fins. Hands are orange with 4 fingers each. Bottom of body is made up of clear plastic tubing and masses of white, textured plastic sheeting. Puppet is controlled by a set of large plastic covered wooden sticks, with marionette strings attached to the head, shoulders and hands.

Culture
Portuguese
Material
paper, wood, metal, paint and adhesive
Made in
Sintra, Lisboa, Portugal
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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