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BeltAb338

Beaded band sewn onto a printed cloth backing. The background of the band is made up of brown and white beads. There are a series of dark green diamonds down the centre of the band. Long tassels with beads are attached to each end of the band and are tied together in a loose knot.

Culture
Zulu ?
Material
glass, cotton fibre and dye
Made in
South Africa ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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PanelD2.63

Rectangular band of beading; blue, brown, gold beads in a repeating diamond pattern. Small pieces of blue seam bindings at each end

Culture
Plains
Material
glass and fibre
Made in
North America
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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NecklaceAb319

Several strands of white and black beads are cinched together in several areas by a single strand of red beads. There are fibre loops at the top of the necklace.

Culture
Zulu ?
Material
glass and fibre
Made in
South Africa ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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NecklaceAb340

Necklace with multiple black and white beaded strands that are cinched together in several areas with larger red beads. There is a fibre loop at the top of the necklace.

Culture
Zulu ?
Material
glass and fibre
Made in
South Africa ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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NecklaceAb328

Long band of green and white beads at one end that attaches to a rectangular beaded panel at the other end. There are two brass beads on either side of the top of the rectangular beaded panel and one brass bead on the opposite end of the necklace. A green beaded loop is closest to the rectangular panel.

Culture
Zulu ?
Material
glass, brass metal and fibre
Made in
South Africa ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Dress1201/1

Woman’s dress with multicoloured bodice, wrist-length wide sleeves, and very full, closely gathered skirt. The bodice front is embellished with a densely embroidered panel of floral forms and tree of life motifs in orange, white and green in chain stitch on maroon ground; appliquéd over the embroidery are four large, thick discs embellished with silver thread embroidery and mirrors on black ground, two located at the centre front and two over the breasts; the bodice back is made from deep pink and black striped textile. The neck opening is trimmed with silver thread embroidery; there is a button and loop made of twisted fibre at the centre back neckline. The sleeves consist of panels of red and orange cotton textile; wide cuffs are embellished with chain stitch embroidery on black cotton textile. The front of the skirt is made of plain black cotton textile; the back of the skirt is pieced from panels of machine-printed deep pink cotton textile and deep pink plain cotton broadcloth. Where the bodice and skirt join at the high waist, there is a large, red, triangular amulet attached at centre front, embellished with silver thread embroidery and silk or rayon tassels trimmed with cowrie shells and beads. A pocket is located on the left side of the skirt. Lengths of twisted brown cord hang from the sides of the bodice. The bodice is lined with coarsely woven cotton. There is a horizontal tuck in the skirt at hip level, and a there is a large plastic button on each shoulder.

Culture
Pashtun: Kuchi
Material
cotton fibre, silk fibre ?, rayon fibre ?, metal, cowrie shell, glass, plastic and dye
Made in
Afghanistan ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Cantonese Opera JacketN1.643

Red jacket with appliqué circles on the centre front and back. The jacket has a rounded neck, wide sleeves and a centre opening with brass frog closures. There are slits in the sides and back. The circles have four toed dragon motifs in silver, yellow, pink and black on a turquoise ground. There are mirrors, tin reflectors, green glass eyes and white fur within the circles. There is black and gold trim around the edges of the sleeves and bottom hem. The inside lining is yellow linen.

Culture
Chinese: Cantonese
Material
silk fibre, cotton fibre, hemp fibre, dye, rabbit skin, brass metal, glass and silver metal
Made in
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Doll2668/41

A rubber doll wrapped in multiple layers of clothing, and cloth. The doll has clear blue-green eyes, which have lids that rotate open, and closed. The mouth is red. The yellow-brown hair is covered with black fibre. The doll is wrapped in an orange hooded wrap that is bordered with gold-coloured sequins, and is tied at the neck with a yellow ribbon. Underneath the orange hooded wrap, there is a white towel that has two mirror-imaged logos for "Harrahs", and a label. Underneath the white towel, there is a red robe hemmed with black thread, and held together with a safety pin. Underneath the red robe, there is a shimmering pink-orange lower under garment. There is red yarn tied around the neck of the doll. Three safety pins hold the orange hooded wrap together, keeping all of the layers of clothing within.

Culture
Chinese: Cantonese
Material
rubber, glass ?, cotton fibre and polyester fibre
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Coke-Salish2674/1

Heavy rectangular lightbox with "Enjoy Coast Salish Territory" printed in red and white, on a duratrans sheet, imitating the Coca-Cola label style. Framed in painted white wood; glass front. On/off switch and white electrical cord at base. Fluorescent light tubes and electrical elements inside. Signed on back.

Culture
Kwakwaka'wakw
Material
wood, plastic, glass, metal and ink
Made in
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Snuff BottleN1.383 a-c

A snuff bottle (part b) that is carved with a high relief brown dragons pattern on a dark blue background. There is a stopper (part b) that is made of pink coral. The wood stand (part c) has the shape of an oval, and has four legs.

Culture
Chinese
Material
glass, coral and wood
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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