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Turban3231/11

Cotton turban. Garment is thin and very long, made of light, fine fabric that is dyed mottled shades of pink and orange, on a base of light yellow-white. The orange areas and some of the white each contain three lines of light grey dots. At one end is an area of metallic fibre embroidery. Edges are finished with tight rolls.

Culture
North India
Material
gold metal ?, cotton fibre and dye
Made in
Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Turban3231/4

Cotton turban. Garment is thin and very long, made of light, fine fabric dyed a dark pink and covered with dots, blue on in the outer ring, light pink on the inner, with either a black or pink circle at centre. In several areas along the length of the turban the dots become more dense. At ends of garment sit a series of chevron patterning, with thin panels of gold embroidery at one end.

Culture
North India
Material
gold metal, cotton fibre and dye
Made in
Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Pouch3260/124 a-c

Rectangular felt pouch (part a). Red stitching covers the outer edges of the pouch flap and body. On the back is embroidered a red hummingbird design with an abalone button for the eye. An abalone button is also used at the front for closing. Inside the pouch is a white woven bag (part b) with a red fabric underlay (part c).

Culture
Northwest Coast
Material
wool fibre, cotton fibre and abalone shell
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Dagger Sheath3261/138

Inland style hide sheath covered with red cloth. Beadwork on front and along the edge of sheath. Main beadwork design consists of light blue, pink and yellow flowers, along with green and brown leaves. Black cloth covers the back. Red cloth handle edged with brownish cloth; blue striped cloth on back.

Culture
Tlingit ?
Material
rawhide skin, wool fibre, glass, dye and cotton fibre
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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The Runner3010/23 a-b

Runner figure. Male figure (part a) wears knee-length black tunic. The runner's left knee is bent, and he holds a small bowl in his left hand. Arms move at the shoulder, and legs at the hip. The wooden base (part b) has leather footholds and has a leaf-like design on the top.

Culture
Kamentsa
Material
wood, cotton fibre, animal skin and paint
Made in
Putumayo, Colombia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Hat3080/82

Circular child's hat with rounded crown. Brim is red. Embroidered applique with horizontal geometric floral pattern with embroidered black lines front and side of brim. Small horizontal diamond applique around entire circumference. Four strings of white and black beads with silver bells at front-mid crown. Two tassels of red wool with white and black beads at crown top and yellow string.

Culture
Mien
Material
wool fibre, cotton fibre, silk fibre, plastic and metal
Made in
Muang Sing, Louangnamtha, Laos
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Shinje Taita Dancer3010/22 a-d

Shinje Taita or Father Sun dancer figure. Male figure (part a) wears long grey tunic, beige pants and shoulder wrap, and blue wrap across the opposite shoulder. The figure wears a red mask with black eyebrows, and prominent pursed lips. Headband across top of mask alternates yellow and green squares, and has several feathers protruding upwards from. Figure wears beaded necklace, alternating from red seeds to long wooden canine teeth. Figure holds a red spear in his left hand (part c), and a yellow bell (part d) in his right. Arms move at the shoulder, and legs at the hip. The wooden base (part b) with two leather footholds.

Culture
Kamentsa
Material
wood, cotton fibre, seed, rubber, feather, metal and animal skin
Made in
Putumayo, Colombia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Child's Hat3203/5

Baby’s hat or cap. Construction is of four triangular caribou or moose skin pieces, wide at bottom, each coming to a point at top, and sewn together with cotton thread. The front piece is lined with muskrat fur on the exterior. Three flaps with fur on one side are tied up by thongs across the forehead, and can be loosed to fall around the wearer’s ears and neck. Unlined.

Culture
Tahltan and Kaska Dena
Material
muskrat skin and cotton fibre
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Pouch3203/4

Small purse, or pouch, made of furred squirrel and rabbit skin. Exterior of pouch is constructed with vertical strips of alternating brown squirrel skin and grey rabbit skin, with two strips placed horizontally around neck of bag. Base is flat, made of tough moose skin. Mouth closes with leather thongs. Interior is lined with red with white polka dots cotton fabric.

Culture
Tahltan and Kaska Dena
Material
moose skin, cotton fibre, squirrel skin, rabbit skin and sinew
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Mittens3203/7

Pair of men’s moose hide mittens, tied together with a braided wool cord. Mittens are long, with beaver fur edging at cuff and wrist. A panel between the two is made of black felt, embroidered on top surface with bright flowers and vines in red and light blue, with a pink bow. Flowers and foliage in a slightly different pattern have been applied to each hand on the hide, in purple, dark blue and red. The woolen string is made of braided white, blue, green and red strands of wool, with large pompoms. It is attached to each mitten on the inner side at top.

Culture
Tahltan
Material
moose skin, wool fibre, cotton fibre ? and beaver skin
Made in
Telegraph Creek, British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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