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FigureEh135

Large human-like figure with a blue coloured face and body on flat oval-shaped platform. Figure has long black coloured hair that has been detailed with carved grooves, has protruding eyes, and a large grimacing mouth with sharp teeth on each side of the mouth. The figure is in sitting position. One leg is bent and the figure's hand is resting on the top of the knee. The figure is wearing red coloured bottoms. The figure is decorated with red and yellow bands around the upper and lower arm, the neck, and the feet.

Culture
Sinhalese
Material
wood ? and paint
Made in
Sri Lanka
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Torch704/50 a-b

Pair of torches. Part a is a torch made from coconut fibre and has a long wooden handle. The top of the torch is burnt and tapers slightly to a point. Part b is a torch made of light coloured fabric and has a short wooden handle. The top of the torch is burnt. The torch tapers slight at both ends.

Culture
Sinhalese
Material
coconut husk fibre, wood and fibre
Made in
Sri Lanka
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Headdress812/20

Wooden headdress with grey, green, yellow, orange, red, and black coloured designs. Headband has a black face that alternates with a yellow floral design around its perimeter. Fan-like attachments that are flush against the headband alternate with protruding fan-like attachments. Fan-like attachments are connected to red wooden frame.

Culture
Sinhalese
Material
wood and paint
Made in
Sri Lanka
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Rattle812/15 a

Metal rattle. Round, hollow tube that has small linear slit around the sides. One area around the side connects the top and bottom portions. There are small objects inside that rattle.

Culture
Sinhalese
Material
metal
Made in
Sri Lanka
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Manuscript812/7

Long rectangular book with dark brown wooden cover held together by a piece of string that is strung through the pages, is wound around one end, and is secured by a coin attached to a string. Pages inside are made of palm leaf and are covered with light black Sinhala script.

Culture
Sinhalese
Material
wood, palm leaf, metal and fibre
Made in
Sri Lanka
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Rattle812/14 a

Round rattle. Hollow tube that has small linear slit around the sides and small objects inside to rattle. Small portion of the tube joins together in five areas.

Culture
Sinhalese
Material
metal
Made in
Sri Lanka
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Rattle812/16 b

Long rectangular piece of white cotton(?) fabric with a long strap attached to each corner. Two rows of tear-drop shaped brass(?) bells are attached to fabric with white thread. The top row has five bells and the bottom row has four bells.

Culture
Sinhalese
Material
brass metal ? or cotton fibre ?
Made in
Sri Lanka
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Rattle704/63

Brass rattle. Round, hollow tube that has small slit around the sides and small metal balls inside to rattle.

Culture
Sinhalese
Material
brass metal and fibre
Made in
Sri Lanka
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Ornament973/22

Eight metal bells are attached to leather backing by red cord and red fabric. Metal bells each have rings on top, a raised band around their centres, and incised cross-shaped design at the bottom. Small round metal balls are inside the bells and create the ringing sound. The underside of the object has brown-orange animal skin with hair.

Culture
Sinhalese
Material
brass metal ?, skin, synthetic fibre ? and dye
Made in
Sri Lanka
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Rattle704/57

Brass rattle. Round, hollow tub that has small slit around the sides and small round metal balls inside to rattle. Has three evenly-spaced areas where top and bottom portions of the tube are joined.

Culture
Sinhalese
Material
brass metal
Made in
Sri Lanka
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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