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ToolEdz1102

Tool with leaf-shaped iron blade, the end of which is bent upwards and then wrapped around a short, round handle. The part attached to the handle is partially broken and rusty.

Culture
Chinese: Hakka
Material
wood and iron metal
Made in
Chik Wai Koon, Hong Kong, China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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HookEdz1106

Small, pick-like metal tool; gently curved metal piece attached to the top of a straight wooden handle. A short, straight piece of metal protrudes from the bottom of the handle.

Culture
Chinese: Hakka
Material
wood and iron metal
Made in
Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong, China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureN2.1330 a-d

Figure representing a standing crane with its neck arched downwards and a fish-like shape in its beak. The figure is composed of four iron pieces joined together with screws: the body (part a), the head, the right leg, the left leg (parts b-d). The crane has been painted black, and the top of the crane's head has been painted red.

Culture
Japanese
Material
iron metal and paint
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BasinEdz1189

Bowl made from planks of wood held around a circular base made from larger wooden planks with an iron band around the base and thick metal wire near the rim. An iron wire is looped through two holes in the side of the bowl.

Culture
Chinese: Hakka
Material
wood, metal and iron metal
Made in
Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong, China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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MaskA5276

Mask with heavy black eyebrows, red nostrils and lips, a red teardrop shape on each cheek with a curved line extending from the tip of the teardrop shape around three black gill-like elements beside the mouth. The mouth is open with two rows of teeth showing. The chin is slightly pointed and the brow is furrowed. The remainder of the face is painted white.

Culture
Kwakwaka'wakw
Material
wood, iron metal, paint and fibre
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Cantonese Opera ShoesN1.764 a-b

Block of wood carved to simulate very small shoe, and extended in "shoe-horn" shape to provide actual foot support. All concealed under embroidered silk cover for false shoe, with tall cotton cuff attached. Fake shoe: leather sole, wedge heel; floral motifs, yellow, orange, pink, on turquoise ground; upper: floral motifs - gold, turquoise on red ground, red and gold braid edging. Cuff: at front, one blue, one black cotton rectangle, with ecru loop attached, balance ecru cotton. Loops may have served to hold cord to keep cuff in place around foot. Pair.

Culture
Chinese: Cantonese
Material
silk fibre, cotton fibre, dye, wood, iron metal and leather skin
Made in
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Cantonese Opera ShoesN1.756 a-c

Pair of shoes and one tie. Leather sole, raised wooden heel (2" h.) painted green. Uppers: metallic thread and twisted cord braid appliqued 4 1/2" either side of toe, 1 1/4" deep, enclosing woven raffia applique. Colours: deep pink, gold, and black. Braid appliqued around top of uppers, and twisted and appliqued down centre of toe. Colours: pale green and beige. At heel: black cotton extension, appliqued 4 3/4" above uppers 4 3/4" w. All on black ground. Black cotton loop on either side, attached to uppers where extension joins. Cotton lining. Padded cotton insole. Separate red tie (part c). (Other tie is missing.)

Culture
Chinese: Cantonese
Material
silk fibre, cotton fibre, leather skin, palm leaf ?, iron metal, dye, silver metal and paint
Made in
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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AxeK5.8 a-b

Long wooden handle (part a) that widens at the top. Rectangular hole through the top for the curved blade (part b) to be inserted. One carved ridge around centre of handle.

Culture
Southern African
Material
wood and iron metal
Made in
Chambesi, Zambia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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ArrowAa176 a-b

An arrow with a shaft (part a) made of rounded light brown wood. There is a small lance-olate-shaped iron arrow point (part b) that has an incised line down the middle on both sides. A dried leaf fits through a slit at the end of the shaft. At the end of the shaft, there is a horizontal band that has four small grooves, and a small simple finial at the end.

Culture
Mbuti
Material
iron metal and wood
Made in
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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ArrowAa178 a-b

An arrow with a shaft (part a) made of rounded light brown wood. There is a small lance-olate-shaped iron arrow point (part b) that has an incised line down the middle on both sides. A dried leaf fits through a slit at the end of the shaft. At the end of the shaft, there is a horizontal band, and a simple grooved finial at the end.

Culture
Mbuti
Material
wood, iron metal and leaf
Made in
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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