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Halibut Hook3419/1 a-b

Wooden halibut hook (part a) with wooden B-shaped float and detached metal barb (part b). Float attached to hook by thick cord wrapped in cedar root. A section of twisted cord extends beyond the float in a loop. The barb has lashings around its base.

Culture
Northwest Coast
Material
cedar root, wood, iron metal, plant fibre and cotton fibre
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Ceremonial Cloth3402/3

Large rectangular ikat weaving in beige and dark blue on an orange-red background, with symmetrical mirror image containing patterns of large humanoid figures and abstract designs on either side of a dark black-blue patterned band at centre. Band of alternating beige, yellow and light brown stripes with checkerboard at ends, and faded taupe with areas of dark blue fringe. Seam down centre of length.

Culture
Sumbanese
Material
cotton fibre and dye
Made in
Sumba, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Ceremonial Cloth3402/1

Large rectangular ikat weaving in beige, orange-red and dark blue on black background, with symmetrical mirror image containing patterns of many heads, animals (lions, horses, crocodiles), and birds on either side of a large orange-red, beige and black patterned band at centre. Band of alternating yellow and orange stripes at ends, and dark brown fringe. Seam down centre of length.

Culture
Sumbanese
Material
cotton fibre and dye
Made in
Sumba, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Ceremonial Cloth3402/2

Large rectangular ikat weaving in beige, orange-red and dark blue on a dark black-blue background, with symmetrical mirror image containing patterns of many figures and animals. There are three main panels, the centre with abstract designs being the largest panel. Four orange-red bands separate the panels, and contain small horse-like animals. Seam down centre of length.

Culture
Sumbanese
Material
cotton fibre and dye
Made in
Sumba, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Ceremonial Cloth3402/4

Large indigo dyed, rectangular, warp ikat, made of factory spun yarn. One panel down the length with beige designs on a dark blue background. On either side, also down the length, are alternating bands of solid dark black-blue with beige and black designs outlined in orange. Both ends have dark black-blue fringe with white tips.

Culture
Eastern Indonesian
Material
cotton fibre and dye
Made in
Flores, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Papermaking Mould3396/10

Papermaking mould with a frame composed of four pieces of bamboo - two long pieces, each with two notches for the shorter pieces to be inserted into, creating a square. Each piece has been marked on the interior with a letter 'A' through 'D'. A mesh screen is strung into the middle with four ties along the long edge, and three along the short. The screen has folded and sewn edges, creating long pockets through which sticks are inserted giving the screen a frame. One stick is only partially inserted, leaving it overhanging from the screen.

Culture
Thai
Material
bamboo grass and cotton fibre
Made in
Chiang Mai, Thailand
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Jacket3464/1

Handmade, indigo dyed jacket. The exterior is black, the interior is lined with dark blue cloth. Jacket has a front centre opening, with finely woven bands attached to either side. Bands have a central design of curved lines on a solid background, trimmed by plain and dotted lines. Designs are done in different shades of purple. Identically coloured bands are along the halfway point of the sleeves. Bands have alternating, diagonal rows of swastikas and meander-like designs. They are framed with straight lines and rhombuses. Sides of bands, closest to the cuffs, are trimmed with white and dark brown stitches. Identical stitching along shoulders. Back of jacket has a central panel of vertical stripes, done in shades of blue and brown. Overtop, below the neckline, is an additional decorative panel made of tin embroidery, done in meander-like designs. Panel has long strands of fringe along the bottom edge. Front of jacket has a patch on one side, and another piece is inset around the neck.

Culture
Miao
Material
cotton fibre, tin metal, indigo dye and dye
Made in
Jianhe, Guizhou, China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Hand Puppet3381/27

Calungo hand puppet of a 'Filomena' character (the form is more similar to a doll than a puppet). The fabric body is off-white, with embroidered almond-shaped black eyes, and small red lips. She has attached curly black hair with a red ribbon on top. She wears a bright green dress with dark blue ribbon lining the collar, sleeves and hem, as well as belted around the waist. She has light blue fabric boots.

Culture
Brazilian
Material
cotton fibre and synthetic fibre
Made in
Icapui, Ceara, Brazil
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Loom3447/1 a-e

Loom with a partially completed weaving tied to four bars (part a). Weaving attached to bars at the top and bottom with one bar, intertwined in the weaving, towards the bottom, and another attached to the back, towards the bottom. There are three removable swords (parts b-d) and one removable shuttle (part e) stored in the weaving, at the bottom. The attached bars are all made of bamboo. The shuttle (part e) and one of the swords (part c) are made of light yellow-brown wood, the other two swords (parts b and d) are dark brown. The shuttle has notched ends and is wrapped entirely in orange thread. The weaving on part a is orange and has rows of repeated designs across the entire surface. Row designs include: loose chevron pattern, tight chevron pattern, dotted squares, dotted lines, "X" design across length with squares in the negative space, and abstract "V" design across length with squares in the negative space. Designs done in indigo, red, yellow, black, green, dark blue, white and electric blue. Rest of weaving is incomplete and orange in colour, with loose strands of black and yellow throughout. Three metal rings attached to the top and bottom loom bars- one on the top, to the right of the weaving, and two on the bottom, on either side of the weaving.

Culture
Maya
Material
cotton fibre, wood, dye, metal and bamboo grass
Made in
San Antonio De Aguas Calientes, Sacatepequez, Guatemala
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Puppet Frame Cover3420/84

Large textile composed of five different textiles, sewn together. At centre, a large black rectangle, that forms lays flat on the frame. From this, a different textile is attached on each side, and hangs down to cover the sides. The textile at the front has vertical stripes in black and white, with teal, orange, blue and green. Both sides are made of horizontal strips of fabric, loosely stitched together to form a textile. The left panel is covered with small tassels. The back is covered by a textile with repeating diamonds made out of small squares.

Culture
Bozo and Bamana
Material
cotton fibre
Made in
Segou, Mali
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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