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Spindle Whorl2990/897

Seven spindle whorls (strung on a cord). Five are made of clay and have a rounded base and circle incisions with dots on the inverted conical body; four have rims in relief. Two whorls are made of grey-black stone and have globular bodies with in relief rims; one has three incised circles with dots inside. Well preserved.

Culture
Chimu ?
Material
clay and stone
Made in
Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Figure3157/31

Naked female figure sitting with spread legs, wearing low headdress. Remnants of red or ochre paint on back of head, back, and on lips? Arms extend at both sides to join the middle of each leg. Minimal carved details except face, headdress, small mounds for breasts, and small slit carved out between legs. Legs end as rounded stumps, below where hands sit. (Round sticker on back).

Culture
Olmec
Material
clay and paint
Made in
Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Figure3157/30

Fertility figure. Naked female figure wearing fitted headdress (flat at back). Prominent eyes, eyebrows, nose, mouth, bellybutton. Ears show earspool holes. Protruding breasts, narrow waist, larger curving hips. Ends of arms missing and right foot. Red paint on flat back of headdress, as well as lips, ears, buttocks, and back of one leg.

Culture
Meso-American
Material
clay
Made in
Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Figure3157/29

Seated, naked figure wearing curled, tube-shaped headdress. Missing right arm and foot. Previous adhesive repairs at neck and left shoulder. Eyes carved as slits, and prominent nose, mouth, and bellybutton. Right eye is far to the right, with a small hole between it and nose bridge.

Culture
Olmec
Material
clay and adhesive
Made in
Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Figure3157/26

Standing figure shown wearing double lobed headdress, large earspools, skirt and wide cape. Arms held horizontally at front. Traces of red paint. Two small holes above lower arms go right through to back of figure. Another small hole in base. Back surface covered in marks from many small roots growing alongside object; sand stuck to front. (Round sticker on back).

Culture
Maya
Material
clay and paint
Made in
Jaina, Campeche, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Figure3157/25

Standing figure shown wearing elaborate headdress and cape. Face appears to be skeletal. Traces of red paint on part of headdress and cape. Square hole at back of head and another in the base. Break on right foot and parts of headdress, arms. ("Musuque" written on back in ink).

Culture
Meso-American
Material
clay and paint
Made in
Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Bowl2990/892

Hemispherical bowl with negative decoration and burnished surface. Two red-brown crossed bands with dots on the inner surface and vertical line decorations on outer side and inner rim. Four ancient repair holes near rim and two in base. Broken and partially restored.

Culture
Paracas
Material
clay, paint and plaster
Made in
Ica, Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Pendant2990/714

Miniature female terracotta pendant with long face, hands to front. Pierced for suspension on peaked cap. Solid mold-made figure. Unbroken.

Culture
Moche
Material
clay
Made in
Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Whistle2990/713

Terracotta whistle in the shape of a fox, with snout turned up, open mouth, applied eyes, punched teeth, nostrils, ears and arms. Broad vertical incision at centre of face, vent below chin, conical mouthpiece tube. Arms form suspension loops. Hand-built ceramic. Unbroken.

Culture
Paracas
Material
clay
Made in
Ocucaje, Ica, Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Pendant2990/712

Miniature terracotta pendant of a female figure with hands to front and bent knees? Pierced for suspension on top. Solid mold-made figure. Traces of black paint. Unbroken.

Culture
Moche
Material
clay and paint
Made in
Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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