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Flat FanN3.52

Flat fan made of finely-split bamboo flaring out from its attachment point to a long wooden handle painted black. Perimeter of fan is circular except for the lower edge where the handle is attached, which is straight and at right angles to handle. Fan is covered with lacquered paper with a design of three swirls converging at the centre, coloured red, green, and yellow. It has a narrow edging of black paper. The fan is inserted into a split in the handle, which is flat and shaped like a pointed oval where it covers the fan, which is attached with two rivets. The shape of the handle is repeated with an outline of orange paint on the fan.

Culture
Korean
Material
bamboo grass, paper, wood, metal, lacquer, paint and rice paste adhesive
Made in
Korea
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Flat FanN3.51

Large flat fan made of finely-split bamboo flaring out from its attachment point to a wooden handle painted black. Bamboo strips are bent downwards near the perimeter of fan, those on each side bending away from centre strip. Perimeter of fan is circular except for the lower edge where the handle is attached, which is straight and at right angles to handle. Fan is covered with brown oiled paper, with a narrow edging in black. The fan is inserted into a split in the handle, which is flat and shaped like a pointed oval where it covers the fan, which is attached with two rivets. The area surrounding the handle is covered on each side with a black paper cut in a floral pattern. The area immediately surrounding the handle is painted orange.

Culture
Korean
Material
bamboo grass, paper, wood, metal, oil ?, paint and rice paste adhesive
Made in
Korea
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Flute2600/1

Reed flute with no finger holes. One end has been left with only a small hole to allow the manipulation of sound.

Culture
Wounaan
Material
reed grass and tar resin
Made in
Siguirusua River, Colombia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Belt2623/59

Thick unbroken band made of brown and yellow wove grass fibre. Belt has a geometric pattern throughout.

Culture
New Guinea
Material
grass fibre and dye
Made in
Sirorata, Oro, Papua New Guinea
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Belt2623/58

Unbroken band woven from brown and yellow grass fibre. Belt has a geometric patterned design.

Culture
New Guinea
Material
grass fibre and dye
Made in
Sirorata, Oro, Papua New Guinea
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Belt2623/57

Thick, unbroken band woven from brown and yellow grass fibre. Belt has a brown border with yellow centre and vertical brown lines.

Culture
New Guinea
Material
grass fibre and dye
Made in
Sirorata, Oro, Papua New Guinea
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Container2623/34

Small hollowed gourd with grass fibre stopper. A design of three vertical bands has been burned into the vertical length of the gourd.

Culture
New Guinea
Material
gourd fruit and grass fibre
Made in
Popondetta, Oro, Papua New Guinea
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Pipe2623/33

Bamboo pipe, closed off naturally at one end, with a perforated filter inset in the other. A stylized zigzag pattern has been burned into the bamboo. A single hole has been bored into one side, near the closed off end.

Culture
New Guinea
Material
bamboo grass
Made in
Sirorata, Oro, Papua New Guinea
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Flute2600/11

Flute with six finger holes containing a rolled up paper with blue writing.

Culture
Wounaan
Material
reed grass, paper and ink
Made in
Pimia River, Choco, Colombia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Dart Quiver2600/67 a-t

Two part quiver and 18 darts. Part a is a hollow reed quiver with red woven fibre sealing one end and a 4 cm band cut around the top of the other, on which to secure a rope. Part b is a longer hollow reed, sealed with tree tar at one end and corded fibre rope looped around the engraved band at the open end. Parts c-t are thin pointed tip darts made from palm wood.

Culture
Wounaan
Material
reed grass, dye, palm wood, fibre and wood resin
Made in
San Juan River, Choco, Colombia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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