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Headband3239/6

Headband made from a beaded belt that has been sewn together into a circular band. Blue glass beads cover the red-brown surface of the band, with alternating patterns of pink rectangles, gold bars, blue and yellow boxes, and red crosses. Still visible are two belt holes, one containing a metal rivet.

Culture
Kainai
Material
skin, glass, cotton fibre and metal
Made in
Alberta, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Woman's Belt3080/41

Belt. Textile is made of thin cotton, now tan in colour, heavily embroidered along its length in red and blue wool thread. Vertical lines start widely spaced and move closer until it is one continuous pattern of alternating colours in triangle, diamond, linear and X-shaped motifs. Opposite end holds strands of long, light tan coloured fringe.

Culture
Bhutanese
Material
cotton fibre and wool fibre
Made in
Bhutan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Purse3239/12

Small hide pouch. Flat bag is light tan in colour, rounded on base, and decorated on the front with small glass beads and black cellulose ? sequins. Edge is embellished with a scalloped row of sequins that extends into a double handle at top. Bag interior has two lines of black fabric sewn to the front panel. Back of bag is undecorated.

Culture
Kainai
Material
rawhide skin, glass, cellulose ? and cotton fibre
Made in
Alberta, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Kachina Figure3255/5

Large kachina doll. Carved from wood, figure has a bucket-shaped head with a flat top, feathers attached at top and back, and large rounded ears emerging from each side. Face is light brown, with a stepped pattern on each cheek in black, pink and green beneath large black slit-shaped eyes. Snout is a protruding tube. A thin cotton rope is tied around neck and hangs down back. Head sits directly on the shoulders, with carved arms held close to body and fists at stomach. Torso is painted dark pink-red with patterning in yellow and green. A short white skirt has black, yellow, green and red square patterning down the right side, with wide legs and large feet emerging below and attached to a thick square base.

Culture
Hopi
Material
cottonwood wood, feather, cotton fibre and paint
Made in
New Mexico, USA and Arizona, USA
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Blouse3080/53

Navy blue cotton with linear embroidery and multicolour applique. Woven strap along top with string of red beads and an engraved coin-like bead. Appliqued section features embroidered band with alternating triangular design in centre, horizontal bands above and vertical sections on either end. Section of bottom features braided fringe and embroidered buttons attached to strings of beads with alternating coloured tassels.

Culture
Akha
Material
cotton fibre and plastic
Made in
Muang Sing, Louangnamtha, Laos
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Hat3080/87

Hat is small and round in shape. The exterior is a dark navy blue, and at the crown there is a small loop of fabric. The front brim is decorated with thick brown and orange wool embroidery in a geometric pattern.

Culture
Hmong
Material
cotton fibre and wool fibre
Made in
Lao Cai, Vietnam
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Apron Ornament3271/3

Men’s apron ornament. Ornament is made of woven red yarn, with a short waist band and long ties that fasten at back. From waist hang three flaps of approximately 10 cm in length, white cowrie shells attached by plastic thread to the hem. At their bottoms hang long, thick tufts of straight animal hair, ranging in colour from light yellow-brown to dark brown or black.

Culture
New Guinea
Material
cotton fibre, skin, cowrie shell and plastic
Made in
Hela, Papua New Guinea ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Socks3252/5

Pair of knitted socks. Large socks are rounded at the toe, have a defined heel, long through the calf, with a slightly tighter band at top. Foot is white with encircling strips of patterning, including open blue squares on an orange background, and lines in green, pink, and blue. Leg of socks are done in green squares containing a pink rectangle, and red squares with a blue and orange rectangle. Socks are connected to each other by a string at the toes.

Culture
Tajik
Material
cotton fibre and dye
Made in
Dushanbe, Tajikistan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Cantonese Opera Robe3251/2 a-b

Robe is a vibrant pink, with long wide sleeves, and short water sleeves falling from each wrist. Collar stands upright, with lapel crossing over chest to tie at right side of torso under the arm. Decoration is thread embroidered flowers and foliage in dark green and blue embellished with translucent beads, applied around each wrist, on chest and neck, and both front and back across skirt. Interior of robe is lined in cotton. Stiff headdress (part b) is covered with the same fabric, and holds similar embroidery on front. Shape is squared with wide, scalloped rim at top that curls near the ears. Two long ties fall from the sides, each with an embroidered panel at bottom.

Culture
Chinese
Material
synthetic fibre, cotton fibre, plastic and metal
Made in
Hong Kong, China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Socks3252/4

Pair of knitted socks. Large socks are rounded at the toe, have a defined heel, long through the calf, with a slightly tighter band at top. Toe is black, foot has encircling strips of patterning, including orange zig zags on a blue background, and green and dark pink lines. Leg of socks are done in green flower shapes containing a red dot, and dark pink flowers with an orange dot. Socks are connected to each other by a strings at the toes and heels.

Culture
Tajik
Material
cotton fibre and dye
Made in
Dushanbe, Tajikistan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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