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Cantonese Opera HeaddressEdz1648 a-e

Opera headdress representing an official's hat with imitation kingfisher feather consisting of bright blue silk. The main part of the headdress (a) consists of two pieces of silver painted wire mesh joined together with bird and cloud designs in blue silk and metallic edging: the front piece is domed with a loop at the top centre; the back piece is also domed but protrudes slightly at the top and has a band of silver painted paper with a raised geometric design at the back and has three sockets, two at the sides and one at the back, that hold the four attachments. Two straps extend down from the sides of the headdress. There are two elongated ovoid-shaped extensions (b and c), each with a circular Chinese design element at the centre and scalloped designs at the ends in bright blue silk, wire mesh, metallic edging, and a short rod that fits into the socket at the back of the headdress. Two side extensions (d and e) fit into the slots in the sides of the main part, and each is composed of an elongated dragon's (?) body from which protrudes a dragon's (?) head with two bright blue pompoms extending out from the head, each on a wire spring.

Culture
Chinese
Material
metal, paper, paint, adhesive ?, silk fibre ? and dye
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Cantonese Opera CollarN1.873

Bright pink collar of fine hemp with brass frog closure. There is blue braid and white trim around the edges. The back lining is white cotton.

Culture
Chinese: Cantonese
Material
hemp fibre, cotton fibre, dye, paste adhesive and brass metal
Made in
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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MaskA4159 a-b

Mask with cedar bark fringe at top and a bundle of cedar bark at either side, a protruding brow and hooknose, crescent-shaped eye holes, and an open mouth with protruding lips. A bunch of white and grey feathers is bound to a wooden stick (part b) with blue thread and adhesive fabric tape, and fits into a hole in the top of the mask. The mask is painted white with heavy black eyebrows, black pupils and eyelids, red nostrils and lips, and a curved black line on both sides that accentuates the cheeks. A piece of wood is attached across the back at the top. Two holes either side of the mouth near the edge of the mask.

Culture
Kwakwaka'wakw
Material
cedar bark, wood, paint, feather, fibre, dye and adhesive
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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W'iigyet's Journey2573/1 a-b

A book (part a) and a feather (part b). The book (part a) has a brown cover and a title of 'W'iigyet's Journey' in black on the front. The pages are white with black lettering and artwork in red and black. A few pages have 'pop-up' artwork. Sections include the following: 'Introduction', 'W'ii Gyet's First Home', 'Feast of the Sun for The Creatures of the Forest', and 'Acknowledgements'. The book is signed and dated on the last page: 'Limited Edition of 10 / W'ii Gyet's Journey / August 2002 / Author / Artist Doreen Jensen / Collaborator / Paper Engineer cindy chan piper / Date December 2002 Edition No. 10'. The dark grey feather (part b) is attached to a twisted cedar bark cord and acts as a bookmark.

Culture
Gitxsan
Material
paper, cedar bark, feather, cotton fibre, plant fibre, synthetic fibre, wood, adhesive, leather skin and ink
Made in
Surrey, British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Cantonese Opera Hoop BeltN1.864 a-b

Blue two piece hoop belt (part a-b) with gold meander design. The rectangular pieces are curved. The fabric and lining are sewn over a wooden centre. The lining is blue cotton.

Culture
Chinese: Cantonese
Material
silk fibre, cotton fibre, bamboo grass ?, dye, silver metal and paste adhesive ?
Made in
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Cantonese Opera Hoop BeltN1.836 a-c

Wide, ecru three piece hoop belt (part a-c) with sequins. The rectangular pieces are curved and fit together. Part (a) has one straight end and one tabbed end. Part (b) has two straight ends. Part (c) has two tabbed ends. The fabric is fixed over a wooden centre. The blue sequins form flower motifs on an ecru ground. The lining is green with a red and orange geometric pattern.

Culture
Chinese: Cantonese
Material
silk fibre, rayon fibre ?, bamboo grass, dye, gelatin and paste adhesive ?
Made in
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Cantonese Opera Hoop BeltN1.834 a-c

Blue three piece hoop belt (part a-c) with embroidery. The rectangular pieces are curved and fit together. Part (a) has leather tabs folded back on both ends. Part (b) has two straight ends. Part (c) has one leather tab folded back and one wooden tab. The fabric is fixed over a wooden centre. The front has prunus, peony, double gourd, flute, fan and scroll motifs on a royal blue ground. The back lining is royal blue cotton.

Culture
Chinese: Cantonese
Material
silk fibre, cotton fibre, bamboo grass, leather skin, dye and paste adhesive ?
Made in
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Cantonese Opera JacketN1.863

White jacket with epaulets and cotton body with metal snap fasteners. The epaulets have embroidered fu dog and other motifs in red, white, black and brown on white ground with a white fringe. The fu dog motif has stuffed, appliqué eyes, nose, teeth and tongue. The arms have dragon and coin motifs in brown and yellow. The cuffs have snap fasteners and fu dog motifs with stuffed, appliqué eyes, nose, teeth and tongue. The inside lining is white cotton.

Culture
Chinese: Cantonese
Material
silk fibre, cotton fibre, silver metal ?, dye, metal and paste adhesive
Made in
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Cantonese Opera Hoop BeltN1.832 a-c

Pale pink three piece hoop belt (part a-c) with embroidery. The rectangular pieces are curved and fit together. Part (a) has one leather tab folded back under the belt loop and one wooden tab. Part (b) has two leather tabs folded back. Part (c) has no tabs. The fabric and lining are sewn over a wooden centre. The front has embroidered Taoist symbols, including prunus, flute, bamboo, double gourd motifs in pink, white, mauve and green on pink ground. The lining is blue cotton.

Culture
Chinese: Cantonese
Material
paste adhesive ?, silk fibre, cotton fibre, bamboo grass ?, leather skin and dye
Made in
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Model Totem PoleNb3.1452 a-d

A model totem pole (part a) depicting a frog(?), a bear with a whale in its mouth, and a thunderbird (bottom to top). The bottom figure's black eyes are surrounded by a dark green area and is painted with a red mouth open that has black lines to distinguish the teeth. The bear's black eyes are surrounded by a mint green area with a dark red brow above. The whale has is painted black and has a detachable black dorsal fin (part d) with a dark green area around the middle. The bird's black eyes are surrounded by a mint green area with black brows above. The detachable outstretched wings (parts b-c) each have five feather sections painted dark green and red outlined with black.

Culture
Kwakwaka'wakw
Material
wood, paint, adhesive and metal
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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