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Figure3505/5

Wooden cheetah figure in a standing position. Cat is carved from multiple pieces of wood; all components are painted yellow. Head and body are one piece. Legs, tail and ears are separate. Legs and tail nailed to body. Ears are inset and secured with glue. Eyes and mouth are incised, nose carved in low relief. Incisions are all painted black. Eyes painted white, whiskers and nose done in black. Inner ears are painted red, with black lines along the outer edges. Black lines painted along front bottom edges of all paws, imitating claws. Entire body decorated with black spots. Tail has a black tip.

Culture
Mexican
Material
wood, paint, metal and adhesive
Made in
Oaxaca, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Mask3392/1 a-c

A Gara Raksha (demon) mask. The mask is comprised of a face (part a) and two detached ears (parts b-c). All three parts are painted green, red, and white. The mask's eyes are cone-shaped, and protrude dramatically away from the face. Underneath each eye is a crescent shaped hole which allows the wearer to see. The mask's nose is pointed, with a bump on the bridge and two large nostrils. Its large, red mouth is filled with teeth, and two curved tusks that extend outwards from either corner. The mask's bottom jaw is secured via string, allowing the mouth to open and close. Three cobras with flared hoods extend upwards from the top of the mask. The one in the centre is the largest, and extends from the mask's forehead. The two smaller cobras extend from each of its temples. Around both of the mask's eyes and across the bridge of the nose is a decorative pattern comprised of round, elongated shapes. The mask's ears (parts b-c) are round, concave discs with lotus flower motifs painted on. There is a small hole in the centre of each disc, and a wooden peg extends from a point on the outer rim. When attached, the ears flare outwards from the sides of the mask's face. The back of the mask is unpainted. A braided rope and piece of thin cloth are tied through small holes in the mask, in order secure it to the wearer's face.

Culture
Sinhalese
Material
wood, plant fibre, cotton fibre, paint and adhesive
Made in
Sri Lanka
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Rod Puppet3347/23 a-d

Rod puppet (zhàng tóu mù ǒu), representing the character Judge Bao, with separate headdress. Head and hands of puppet (part a) are carved from wood. Hands painted beige. Character has a wide nose, large ears and a white painted face, with additional decoration. Chin, nose and cheeks are painted black, mouth is bright red. Black inverted triangle on forehead, with wide diagonal lines over eyes. Red and white circle in centre of forehead, on triangle. Eyes are black-rimmed with eyelashes. Back of head is painted black, imitating hair. The puppet's head is hollow. Rim of hollow opening is unpainted. The character is wearing a pink robe, with extended sleeves that drape down. The robe has a left side opening, secured with ties, and a small right side slit. Opening and neckline bordered with red on front of robe, opening and side slit bordered with dark yellow on back. Cuffs and opening, on front, also have light pink scalloped ribbon trim with pink, pale blue and light yellow flowers embroidered on them. Robe has white floral and geometric motifs embroidered throughout with painted and sequin designs overtop. Silver sequins across surface done in curvilinear and linear motifs, with black, green and yellow paint underneath. Central motif of a dragon done in silver sequins with black and dark green paint highlights. Eyes are made of large silver sequins, with smaller blue ones in their centres. Golden tube beads around head. Body outlined with red wavy bands. Plaid undergarment beneath robe. Puppet is operated by two bamboo rods- one large rod attached to his head, and one detached rod (part d) that would attach to a hand. One rod is missing. Back of puppet’s head was cut out and re-attached. Headdress (part b) is made of cardboard and metal mesh, and covered in black fabric. Headdress is cylindrical, with a rounded front and two wing-like attachments at the back. One wing (part c) is detached. Central design on headdress of one large silver sequin, surrounded by smaller ones, with white beads. The front edge of the headdress is trimmed in a glittery pink ribbon. Both wings are black and bordered with the same pink ribbon. In their centres, on both the top and bottom, are white characters. Interior of headdress is painted red. There are two plain ties on either side of the headdress.

Culture
Chinese
Material
bamboo grass, wood, fibre, plastic, metal, paper, paint, dye and adhesive tape
Made in
Guangdong, China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Fish Basket3393/5 a-c

A fishing basket [a] with lid [b] and rope [c]. The basket has a circular rim and square base. Very thin, flat strips of bamboo are woven across wider vertical strips to comprise the basket's main body. The weave is close, with only small gaps. The bottom of the basket is woven from wider bamboo strips, in a perpendicular fashion. Two thicker pieces of bamboo form an X-shaped base. The basket has four cylindrical feet, one at each corner. A thin strip extends from the base of each foot, and is woven into the basket so as to attach it. The rim of the basket is made from two larger, horizontal strips of bamboo that wrap all the way around. They are secured by groups of three thinner vertical strips staggered at 2-2.5 centimetre intervals. A circular piece of wood with a cut out centre is secured to the inner rim of the basket by four small nails. The top of the wood is covered with bamboo strips, which have been woven in a chevron pattern. The lid of the basket is small, flat, and circular in shape. It is made from a piece of wood, and is covered with bamboo strips which have been woven in a chevron pattern. The handle of the lid is a thin, straight block of bamboo with downward curved ends. It extends slightly past the base of the lid on both sides, and is secured through the bottom by three small nails. There is a small hole in one side of the handle. The lid was previously attached to the body of the basket via a braided, purple rope, however all three pieces are now separate. The basket and lid are both covered in a clear lacquer.

Culture
Chinese
Material
bamboo grass, metal, wood, adhesive, synthetic fibre ?, lacquer and cotton fibre
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Hand Puppet3453/1

Hand puppet of a mouse bride. Hands and feet are made of cast resin, head has an internal wooden cone, covered in cast resin. All components are painted. Head and hands are light brown. Dark brown lines painted across face and neck, imitating fur. She has black eyes, red nostrils, a red smiling mouth, and two large front teeth. Her short ears are triangular. She has black hair, carved in relief across her head, that extends into long strands of string hair at the base of her neck. Puppet is wearing a layered, lace-like veil with floral embroidery along the bottom edge. Veil is secured around her ears and forehead with a beaded headpiece. Red and pink flowers across top of headpiece. She is wearing a white dress, with two long slits up the sides. Top of dress is covered in floral embroidery, with silver-coloured highlights, and skirt is plain. Cuffs and bottom edge of dress are trimmed with bands of scalloped, lace-like material. She has a wide, pink belt around her waist, tied at the back. Underneath her wedding dress, she is wearing silk-like pants and dark purple shoes, that curve upward at the toe. Bouquet of red, pink and purple flowers in her right hand. Puppet is operated by inserting a hand inside the body to control its head and movements.

Culture
Taiwanese
Material
plastic, wood, synthetic fibre, paint, dye, adhesive and synthetic resin
Made in
Taipei, Taiwan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Figure3462/21

Day of the Dead figure. Figure depicts a skeletal market vendor. The skeleton is standing in front of a table and holding out a tortilla in its right hand. On the left side of the table, two tortillas are being cooked on an orange plate. On the right side, a pile of meal sits on top of a grey slab with a rolling pin- a grinding tool known as a metatl. The skeleton's clothes are painted on, and consist of a yellow dress and black shoes. The skeleton is wearing gold hoop earrings, and its black hair is decorated with red glitter. The table and skeleton are both affixed to an irregular-shaped blue and white base. The table's legs are made from thin metal rods.

Culture
Mexican
Material
clay, paint, metal, adhesive and plastic
Made in
Oaxaca, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Figure3462/19

Day of the Dead figure. Figure depicts a skeletal market vendor. The skeleton is standing in front of a table and holding out a chicken in both hands. Three chickens lie diagonally on the table. The skeleton's clothes are painted on, and consist of a blue dress, short white apron, and black shoes. The skeleton is wearing gold hoop earrings, and its black hair is decorated with red glitter. The table and skeleton are both affixed to an irregular-shaped green and white base. The table's legs are made from thin metal rods.

Culture
Mexican
Material
clay, paint, metal, adhesive and plastic
Made in
Oaxaca, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Figure3462/18

Day of the Dead figure. Figure depicts a skeletal market vendor. The skeleton is standing in front of a table and holding out a cup filled with a white-coloured food item its right hand. A cylindrical container and irregularly-shaped grey block sit on the table. The skeleton's clothes are painted on, and consist of a green dress, short white apron, and black shoes. The skeleton is wearing gold hoop earrings, and its black hair is decorated with red glitter. The table and skeleton are both affixed to an irregular-shaped red and white base. The table's legs are made from thin metal rods.

Culture
Mexican
Material
clay, paint, adhesive, plastic and metal
Made in
Oaxaca, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Figure3462/13

Day of the Dead figure. Figure depicts a skeleton driving a green and white, 3-wheeled car, with two skeletons in the back seat. The car has one wheel in front, and two in the back. Two side mirrors and a rear antennae are affixed to the car via thin metal rods. The steering controls are made from two curved metal rods. A rectangular, wedge-shaped sign on top of the car reads "TAXI" in red lettering.

Culture
Mexican
Material
clay, paint, metal and adhesive
Made in
Oaxaca, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Figure3462/30

Day of the Dead figure. Figure depicts a skeleton holding a bouquet. The skeleton has white hair, made from a cotton ball, and is wearing mourning attire which consists of a long, black dress and black lace veil. The veil wraps around the skeleton's head, but leaves the face exposed. It gathers at the back of the neck, and extends behind the figure. The skeleton's bouquet is held upright, and is made up of one red, one pink, one orange, and one light blue flower. The bouquet's stems are wrapped in red fibre. The skeleton's head is mounted on a spring, and it is standing on a square, dark green base.

Culture
Mexican
Material
clay, paint, synthetic fibre, paper, cotton fibre ?, metal and adhesive
Made in
Oaxaca, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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