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Stringed Musical Instrument3522/94

Seven-stringed harp-like instrument with a gourd resonator. Triangular wood frame extends from top of gourd; attached to gourd with grass ties and resin(?). One rod is vertical and the other horizontal; connected at their ends with a third diagonal rod. End of horizontal rod has a moulded channel and incised decoration across the front; designs include "X" shapes and linear motifs. Tip of vertical rod is pointed and is circled with a raised band; diagonal lines carved along length. Seven strings, made of grass, are tied around the vertical rod and strung through holes in the horizontal rod. Diagonal rod is undecorated. Coils of grass inside of gourd.

Culture
Krahn
Material
gourd fruit, wood, grass fibre and resin ?
Made in
Liberia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Pendant3522/7

Brass leopard tooth pendant with a hole drilled through the top. White cotton knotted string loop runs through the hole.

Culture
Dan
Material
brass metal and cotton fibre
Made in
Liberia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Mortar3522/1 a-b

Snuff mortar (part a) and pestle (part b) made of wood. Mortar has a cylinder-like body with an oval-shaped opening and base. It flares out at the bottom; area is marked with an incised line. Tied around the mortar is a long braided cord of plant fibre; used to hold pestle to mortar. The pestle is a thin rod with a natural curve at the base.

Culture
Krahn
Material
wood and plant fibre
Made in
Liberia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Ankle Rattle3522/18

Semi-circular ankle dance rattle made of a braided plant fibre band; secures at the back with a tie. Strands of large, hollow and triangular shaped seeds, with rounded sides, are attached in rows across the entire length. Each strand in the top two rows have two seeds strung through them; three seeds on strands in bottom row.

Culture
Krahn
Material
plant fibre and seed
Made in
Liberia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Bracelet ?3522/6

Seven brass leopard teeth on a braided plant fibre cord. Ends of cord knotted twice. Teeth have diagonal lines incised along the sides.

Culture
Krahn
Material
brass metal and plant fibre
Made in
Liberia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Mask3522/34

Small wooden humanoid mask with a plant fibre beard. Mask has a rounded brow with incised eyes underneath. Orange-red pigment, shaped like an oval, decorates the forehead; rest of mask is covered in brown pigment. "V"-shaped pieces of metal are embedded in each cheek; wide nose in between. Open mouth has protruding lips; four silver-coloured teeth embedded along bottom edge of top lip. Cotton headband is attached to top edge of mask; decorated with cowrie shells and a tooth. Mask has a flat back; small loop attached to top.

Culture
Dan
Material
wood, pigment, metal, plant fibre, cotton fibre, cowrie shell and tooth
Made in
Liberia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Bag3531/5

Square cotton bag with a top opening. Bag is blue and decorated with rows of dots and slashes in between two alternating bands; all designs done in white. The first band design consists of alternating white and blue columns with connected diamonds inside them. A wide white line, filled with blue dots and slashes, runs through the centre of the band. The second band design is trimmed with small white squares filled with blue dots. The design consists of alternating squares with dots, diamonds and diagonal lines inside them. Long fabric handle is attached to left side and tied to a dark blue loop on the other; handle ends in a thick braid. Handle is patterned with alternating rows of knots and ovals; handle is blue, designs done in white.

Culture
Maya
Material
cotton fibre and dye
Made in
Todos Santos, Guatemala
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Pants3531/2

Long red pants with alternating wide white and thin blue stripe design. White stripes are trimmed on either side with blue, black, green, orange, and dark purple; blue stripes trimmed on either side with black, orange, and purple. Small pleats along front, close to waistline. Pants secure at the waist with a zipper and hook and bar closure. They have seven belt loops and traditional five pockets.

Culture
Maya
Material
cotton fibre, metal and dye
Made in
Todos Santos, Guatemala
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Hat3531/4 a-b

Woven palm leaf hat, fedora-style (part a), with a decorative belt (part b). Hat has a moderately wide brim and crown with a pinched front and back. There are three holes on each side, between the pinched sections, lined with metal. A green plastic ribbon wraps around the base. It has an alternating square motif, consisting of solid green squares and checkered ones with floral motifs in the centre. Separate red leather belt rests around hat base, covering the ribbon. Belt is decorated with columns of holes, lined with metal, along its length; entire belt wrapped in a dark blue wool.

Culture
Maya
Material
palm leaf, cotton fibre, metal, plastic, leather skin, wool fibre and dye
Made in
Todos Santos, Guatemala
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Pants3531/3

Black chaps that secure at the waist with two sets of four white buttons; square indent along back centre of waistline. Two large triangle-shaped slits extend from belt of chaps to bottom edge of leg openings. There are two indigo cloth ties halfway down each slit, holding the inner and outer panels close together. Small decorative indigo bands along inner edge of slits, near top. Bottom edges of leg openings, along back, are trimmed with indigo; rest of back is undecorated.

Culture
Maya
Material
wool fibre, cotton fibre, plastic and dye
Made in
Todos Santos, Guatemala
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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