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Hip Cloth3511/10

Decorated rectangular hip cloth (beti naek) with tightly braided fringe on ends. Designs divided into three wide panels. Top and bottom panels are peach and decorated with stripes that span the length. Stripes are an assortment of plain and dotted lines; done in yellow, white, dark orange, green-grey, and blue-purple. Centre panel is dark green with yellow birds across it. Orange and light green floral motifs throughout birds. All designs have additional orange, dark brown and light green spots. Needlework panel in middle of central band. Design of diamonds and triangles on black; all shapes are made up of small triangles and diamonds. Embroidery is done in orange, white, teal, dark pink, purple, dark green, yellow, red and blue. Small yellow vertical stripes border top and bottom edges.

Culture
Atoni ?
Material
cotton fibre and dye
Made in
West Timor, Nusa Tenggara Timur, Indonesia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Fish Spear3508/3 a-b

Model fish spear made of antler, consisting of the head and shaft (spear originally one piece, has broken in half). Head (part a) is trident-shaped, with two antler prongs on either side of the shaft tip. All are riveted together. Curved screws inserted into ends of prongs, facing inward, forming hooks. Pointed barb screwed into top of shaft tip. Long shaft (part b) fits into bottom of spear head, between ends of antler prongs. Hole drilled through bottom edge with a white cotton tie looped through, for attachment or hanging purposes.

Culture
Inuit
Material
antler, steel metal and cotton fibre
Made in
Northwest Territories, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Figure3505/25

Beaded antelope-like figure, with an internal metal structure wrapped in cloth. Head is rectangle-like with straight antlers and flat ears; both are done in black with pearl blue tips. Face is orange with black throughout, imitating the eyes, nose and mouth. Animal has a cylindrical-shaped body and long thin legs; done in light blue. Short orange tail hangs from back, with black fringe along the bottom edge. Concentric triangle pattern circles the body and neck; done in black, orange and pearl blue. Black and orange bands along the legs.

Culture
Southern African
Material
glass, dye, cotton fibre and metal
Made in
South Africa ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Hip Cloth3511/11

Decorated rectangular hip cloth (beti naek) with braided fringe on ends. Designs divided into three wide panels. Top and bottom panels are red and decorated with thin stripes. Stripes are an assortment of plain and dotted lines; done in blue-grey, dark blue, white, pink, yellow, dark green and dark purple. Centre panel is dark brown with white animal motifs across it. Dark orange geometric and linear designs throughout animals. Gap between designs in centre of panel, forming a horizontal dark brown line. Animals consist of birds, frogs(?) and reptiles (?). Small, yellow vertical stripes border top and bottom edges.

Culture
Atoni ?
Material
cotton fibre and dye
Made in
West Timor, Nusa Tenggara Timur, Indonesia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Figure3505/24

Beaded antelope-like figure, with an internal metal structure wrapped in cloth. Head is oval-shaped with curved antlers and protruding triangular ears; both done in metallic grey. Face is yellow with metallic grey throughout, imitating the eyes, nose and mouth. Animal has a cylindrical-shaped body and angled legs, done in light green; chest and buttocks are yellow. Flat yellow tail hangs from back, with green fringe along the bottom edge. Concentric diamond designs circle the legs, body and neck. Concentric triangle designs across the chest and buttocks. Motifs are done in metallic grey, yellow and light green.

Culture
Southern African
Material
glass, dye, cotton fibre and metal
Made in
South Africa ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Silkscreened Bag3481/1

Canvas drawstring bag with repeating silkscreen-printed thunderbird motif. The thunderbird bodies are forward facing, with heads in profile. They are made of black designs with red highlights throughout. Black band border along bottom edge with alternating triangle motif. Bottom triangles are black. Top row has black triangular outlines; the rest of the space is naturally coloured. Black drawstring ties are on the front and back centre of bag, along the top edge. Holes for ties outlined with brass-coloured metal. Seam along back centre. Interior lined with clear plastic. Paper label with design and artist information affixed to base.

Culture
Kwakwaka'wakw
Material
cotton fibre, ink, nylon fibre, paper, metal and plastic
Made in
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada ?
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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Hat3489/9

Woven conical hat with tiered, rod brim. Bottom rods are naturally coloured, top rod is partially painted red. Six sections of plant fibre, that bind all the rods together, are painted black and red, forming a vertical stripe pattern. Painted sections are evenly spread out along the brim. Naturally coloured loop attached to brim, for hanging purposes. Hat is divided into six sections- three rectangles and three triangles. The rectangular sections have a black background with a naturally coloured zigzag down the middle. A vertical line, done in red, runs through the pattern. The triangular sections have diagonal rows of concentric diamond designs, trimmed with zigzags on either side. Diamonds and lines are done in black. All sections are bordered by red painted lines. Red tassel, with cowrie shells, attached to tip of hat.

Culture
Sabahan
Material
plant fibre, cotton fibre, cowrie shell, paint and dye
Made in
Sabah, Malaysia
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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Fish Basket3393/2

A fish basket, or pouch, woven of palm leaf. The pouch is triangular in shape, with a wide bottom that tapers to a narrow, circular mouth. The palm leaves are arranged in vertical rows, with small gaps between them. The leaves are folded in half, with the folded sections acting as the bottom of the pouch. Small vines are woven in perpendicular rows across the leaves, so as to hold the pouch together. The vines are woven through the gaps in the leaves, going over the first leaf, under the next, and then over again in an alternating pattern. This pattern is repeated every 5-7 centimetres, for a total of nine rows. At the neck of the pouch, a vine has been woven around its circumference multiple times. At the mouth of the pouch, the palm leaves are folded over to form a horizontal rim, and secured with thin, cotton thread. The thread wraps around the rim of the pouch multiple times, and in opposite directions, forming X shapes. This cross-stitch lashing occurs at 1-2 centimetre intervals. A long piece of rope is knotted at the mouth of the basket, enabling the user the carry or attach the basket to their waist. The rope was previously green, but most of the colour has faded away. At the bottom corner of the pouch, a light blue fibre has been wound repeatedly around a vine.

Culture
Indian
Material
palm leaf, plant fibre, jute fibre and cotton fibre
Made in
West Bengal, India ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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