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Cantonese Opera JacketN1.668

Dark purple jacket with rounded neck, wide sleeves and centre opening with brass frog closures. There are slits in the sides and back. On the front, back and sleeves are dragon, cloud and tree peony motifs in gold, pink, red, yellow and green on dark purple ground. The borders around the sleeves and bottom hem have ju-i head scrolls with bat, cash and shou motifs in gold, pink and yellow on a blue ground. There are green glass eyes and tin reflectors on the front, back and sleeves. Inner yellow linen lining of opera robe shows handwritten labels and woodblock stamps.

Culture
Chinese: Cantonese
Material
silk fibre, hemp fibre, cotton fibre, dye, brass metal, silver metal, gold metal, glass and paste adhesive
Made in
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Cantonese Opera RobeN1.662

Ecru robe with slender sleeves, hoof cuffs, front and back slits and side opening. Dragon, bird, fish, crayfish, tree peony and wave motifs on front and back in blue, turquoise, green, pink and gold on ecru ground. The sleeve band has a butterfly motif in silver, pink and black on ecru ground. The sleeve cuff interior is lined with turquoise silk, embroidered with flower designs. There are green glass eyes, tin reflectors, knotted buttons and fur on the front and back. The inside lining is natural-coloured linen.

Culture
Chinese: Cantonese
Material
cotton fibre ?, hemp fibre, silk fibre, rabbit skin, dye, gold metal, silver metal, brass metal and glass
Made in
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Cantonese Opera JacketN1.667

White jacket with rounded neck, wide sleeves and centre opening with brass frog closures. There are slits in the sides and back. On the front and back are four toed dragon, cloud and tree peony motifs in gold, pink and black on a white ground. The borders around the sleeves and bottom hem have ju-i head scrolls with bat and cash motifs in gold on a blue ground. There are green glass eyes and tin reflectors on the front, back and sleeves. The inside lining is natural-coloured linen.

Culture
Chinese: Cantonese
Material
silk fibre, hemp fibre, cotton fibre, dye, brass metal, silver metal, gold metal, glass and paste adhesive
Made in
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Cantonese Opera JacketN1.665

Red jacket with a rounded neck, wide sleeves and centre opening with brass frog closures. There are slits in the sides and back. On the front, back and sleeves are dragon, cloud, sun and peony motifs in silver, pink, yellow, blue and green. The border along the sleeves and bottom hem has ju-i head scrolls with bat, cash and shou motifs in silver and pink on a blue ground. There are tin reflectors and green glass eyes on the front, back and sleeves. The inside lining is yellow linen.

Culture
Chinese: Cantonese
Material
silk fibre, hemp fibre, cotton fibre, dye, brass metal, silver metal, gold metal, glass and paste adhesive
Made in
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Cantonese Opera JacketN1.664

Orange jacket with a rounded neck, wide sleeves and centre opening with brass frog closures. There are slits in the sides and back. On the front, back and sleeves are dragon, cloud, sun and peony motifs in gold, pink, red, and blue. The border along the sleeves and bottom hem has ju-i head scrolls with bat, cash and shou motifs in silver and pink on a blue ground. There are tin reflectors and green glass eyes on the front, back and sleeves. The inside lining is yellow linen.

Culture
Chinese: Cantonese
Material
silk fibre, hemp fibre, cotton fibre, dye, brass metal, silver metal, gold metal, glass and paste adhesive
Made in
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BoxB47

A small rectangular wood box (part a) with a beadwork lid (part b). The top of the box (part a) has an elaborate-shaped edge. The box (part a) is covered with woven rattan. The woven lid is covered with fabric which is beaded with an abstract design in yellow-green on a dark blue background. The lid is edged with faded red fabric.

Culture
Bidayuh
Material
wood, glass, fibre and rattan
Made in
Sarawak, Malaysia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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ShoesB629 a-b

A pair of slip-on shoes (parts a-b) with polychrome beads in floral patterns, on a blue velvet background. Navy blue velvet insole lining. Predominant colours are peach, pink, green, red, and yellow among silver-coloured work. The toes are pointed. The front of the inner edge of the shoe curves to a point inward. The bottoms of the soles are stamped: 'GENERAL BOOT HOUSE / NO.11.12 / Chandni Chowk DELHI' (size 14.5).

Culture
Javanese
Material
fibre, glass, plastic ?, metal and leather skin
Made in
Delhi, India
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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NecklaceAa15

Single stranded necklace with alternating sections of small then larger beads. A cylinder of wood is wrapped with the single strand of beads and hangs from the centre of the necklace as a pendant. Colour combinations used in the strand are: yellow and red, yellow and green, and red and green. A white tear drop shaped bead hangs from the strand near the centre.

Culture
Khoisan ?
Material
glass, wood, sinew and metal
Made in
Okavango Swamps, Botswana
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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HeadbandAa23

Four strands of red beads, with several multicoloured beads dispersed throughout, are attached to a triangular shaped multi-coloured beaded pendant that has multicoloured beaded fringe hanging from the bottom. Overall colours of beads on pendant are yellow, black, white, red, green, and blue. Four strands are secured at the top with a button and loop closure.

Culture
Khoisan ?
Material
glass, sinew and plastic
Made in
Botswana
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Cantonese Opera BannerN1.739 a-b

Pair of matching hanging panels (parts a and b); each consists of three pieces of embroidered cloth attached to a decorative wooden head piece. Head piece is straight across the bottom, scroll-shaped on top, made of wood painted rust red at back and sides, with silk glued and nailed to the front. Front of headpiece is covered with an embroidered silver butterfly motif on green ground with a large red circle; edge is outlined with pink ribbon. Suspended from head are three panels: a wide central one flanked by two narrow ones. Central panel: Chinese characters silver on green ground, appliqued (six circles). Butterfly, peach and gourd motifs, silver on red ground, blue edging; central panel finished at bottom with green knotted fringe. Side panels: peony motif, silver on red ground. Red cotton lining. Hole drilled in wood at top, with string loop for suspension.

Culture
Chinese: Cantonese
Material
silk fibre, cotton fibre, dye, wood, brass metal, silver metal, gold metal, iron metal, paint and glass
Made in
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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