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Rod Puppet2872/25 a-d

Panakawan (clown) puppet named Gareng. The head (part a) has a large lump on the back of the neck, below a fringe of black hair and a bald scalp. Painted between the blue eyes are expression lines, above a large hooked nose. The mouth is open and smiling, revealing a single white tooth. The torso (part b) is clothed in village style dress, with a short sleeved plaid shirt and a long checked sarong. The sarong hides a removable wooden stick (part c) that extends through the torso to control the movement of the head and connects the figure to its wooden base (part d). The arms are moveable at the shoulder and elbow by wooden sticks attached to each black gloved hand.

Culture
Sundanese
Material
wood, cotton fibre and paint
Made in
West Java, Indonesia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Rod Puppet2872/20 a-d

Three dimensional puppet. The woman’s head (part a) has a green painted face, with eyes that gaze upwards under curved brows. The hair is pulled back from her face and decorated with a triangular, blue headdress and carved gold embellishments. A long sleeved tunic covers the torso (part b), beneath which is a long patterned skirt hiding a removable wooden stick (part c) which controls the movement of the head and connects the figure to its cork base (part d) which is painted black . The arms are moveable at shoulder and elbow by wooden sticks attached to each hand, which are painted gold.

Culture
Sundanese
Material
sawo wood, cotton fibre and paint
Made in
Java, Indonesia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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String Puppet2886/5

String puppet with a tall pink hat that has a yellow brim and gold embellishments. The skin is painted white, and facial features, finger, toes, and some wrinkles on the neck are painted on. The puppet wears a long red tunic with edges trimmed in gold, overtop of a pink sarong, also decorated with gold. The puppet is controlled by strings attached to the upper back, sides of the head and hands. The arms are moveable at shoulders and elbow, and the legs at the hip and knee. The head has become detached from the body and is only connected to the puppet by the strings.

Culture
Burmese
Material
wood and cotton fibre
Made in
“Myanmar” ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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String Puppet2886/2

String puppet with a red hat that has a high pink point. The facial features and fingers are painted on, as are black shoes and some wrinkles on the neck. The puppet wears a long red tunic that opens at the front and matching red pants. The cuffs of tunic and pants are edged in gold, as is the opening of the shirt. The puppet is controlled by strings attached to the upper back, sides of the head, thighs and hands. The arms are moveable at shoulders and elbow, and the legs at the hip and knee. A short stick is attached to the string of the left hand.

Culture
Burmese
Material
wood, cotton fibre and fibre
Made in
“Myanmar” ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Rod Puppet2872/17 a-d

Three dimensional wood and fabric puppet representing a grandfather. The head (part a) has a white painted face with finely carved and painted features, including wrinkles across the forehead and around the mouth. The mouth is open, showing 2 large teeth, and is surrounded by a moustache and beard. Ears and nose are protruding. The head is topped by a round black cap and hair is gathered at the back. The torso (part b) is covered with a long sleeved tunic and a yellow sarong, which covers a removable wooden stick (part c) that controls the movement of the head and connects the figure to its cork base (part d). The arms are moveable at shoulder and elbow by wooden sticks attached to each hand. Hands are painted red.

Culture
Sundanese
Material
sawo wood, cork wood, cotton fibre and paint
Made in
Java, Indonesia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Rod Puppet2872/35 a-c

Rod puppet named Rama. The head (part a) has a white face with black painted eyes and brows and a red smiling mouth. Pompoms hang from above each ear. Long, luxuriantly curled black hair is topped by a high, elaborate, multicoloured headdress. The gold torso (part b) is partially covered by a beaded, red velvet bib, with a matching apron falling from the waist. Pink satiny flaps hang from the sides of the apron. A long sarong hides a wooden stick (part c) that extends up through the torso and into the puppet’s head to control its movement. The arms are moveable at shoulder and elbow by wooden sticks attached to each hand.

Culture
Sundanese
Material
wood, cotton fibre, plastic and paint
Made in
West Java, Indonesia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Curare Pot2814/49

Small dark brown round pot with slightly flared rim. Piece of brown cotton bundled inside pot.

Culture
Makuna
Material
clay, cotton fibre and curare resin
Made in
Vaupes, Colombia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Cloth2833/11

Woven off-white cloth sewn from three panels with alternating bands of woven floral patterns, separated by open weave design.

Culture
Maya ?
Material
cotton fibre
Made in
Guatemala
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Unfinished Poncho2833/7

Black and red poncho with embroidered cats in red and blue. Neck hole is uncut.

Culture
Maya ?
Material
cotton fibre and dye
Made in
Guatemala
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Belt2833/31

Long, narrow belt with pompoms, loops and fringe at both ends. Woven band with alternating designs (geometric, animal, and humans) in pink and yellow dominant colours.

Culture
Maya ?
Material
cotton fibre, synthetic fibre and dye
Made in
Guatemala
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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