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Tie, String2011.O.032:3

Leather bolo tie with two wooden beads on the ends of the leather strip, and a wooden clasp/slide connecting the two ends. The clasp/slide is carved into the shape of an animal head, maybe a fox/coyote. The wood has been polished.

Material
wood and leather
Holding Institution
Sto:lo Research & Resource Management Centre
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Hoof rattle2011.O.032:2

Deer hoof rattle. A rectangular strip of flexible leather with a tie, perforated along the bottom edge the thin strips of leather looped through. There are deer hoofs at the end of each strip of leather.

Material
leather and hoof
Holding Institution
Sto:lo Research & Resource Management Centre
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Drum3677/11

Heavy, tall wooden drum. Somewhat hourglass-shaped, with a smaller lower section. Skin stretched over the wider end, held by leather strip nailed around edge. The side has vertical lines of twisted animal skin with cowrie shells attached uniformly, which attaches to a metal ring. Hollow wooden base, which has lightly marked lines around the sides and circular marks with holes in the centre that follow the lines. Twisted fibre loop sits loose around the foot. Twisted fibre handle attached to one side.

Culture
West African
Material
wood, skin, leather skin and cowrie shell
Made in
Sierra Leone ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Retablo Altar3678/6

Brightly painted portable retablo box altar with two doors that open to reveal a two-level religious scene. The doors have leather hinges, and are painted on both sides with blue, green and yellow floral designs on white backgrounds. The two levels have small painted plaster figures and animals arranged into two scenes. The top of the box is triangular, with a painted blue cross. The exterior of the box is painted yellow.

Culture
Peruvian
Material
wood, paint, leather skin, metal and paper
Made in
Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Sandals3660/30 a-b

Pair of leather sandals with an embroidered green pattern covering much of the foot bed. The upper part of each sandal is made mainly of brown leather, with dyed parts used for the design. The wide strap is green on top, brown underneath. The fine, detailed linear design is made by very thin strips of green leather being woven through the leather of the foot bed. Parts of the upper sandal are also dyed black, along with the edges. The sole of each sandal has a softer piece of beige cow skin attached, that still has some brown hair at the centre.

Culture
Hausa ? or Fulani ?
Material
leather skin, cow skin, dye and fibre
Made in
Nigeria
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Coffee Pot3655/7

Coffee pot (dallah) with bulbous lower body that tapers in the middle and flares out slightly to the top. The hinged bell-shaped lid is topped with a tall finial. The curved handle is wrapped with a strip of black leather with thin sheets of metal woven in. There is a long crescent-shaped spout with a hinged metal flap that can be secured in place with a curled end. The body is engraved with two pairs of rings around the bulbous middle, and punched with repeating designs around the lid and upper portion of the pot.

Culture
Bedouin ?
Material
brass metal, steel metal ?, leather skin and fibre
Made in
Asia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Paddle3656/18

Paddle with carved formline design representing a whale, on both sides. V-notched handle. Short leather tie on handle.

Culture
Tlingit
Material
wood and leather skin
Made in
USA and Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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String Puppet3472/3

String puppet of a sorceress character. She wears a full-length black dress with long sleeves. The front of the dress has a lace panel with black glass beading which extends from the neck to the hem. Underneath, she wears another long black dress with a black velvet hem. Her shoes are black, and she wears red stockings. She wears a small leather flower decoration at her neck and a black cape that hangs from her shoulders. The cape has a woven edge with embroidery along the bottom of the fabric. She has a delicate face with grey-blue eyes, and dark pink colouring which covers her eyelids and cheeks. Her hands, legs and face are carved. Puppet is moved by a metal control rod with a wooden crossbeam, with strings attached to head, shoulders, hands and knees.

Culture
Czech
Material
leather skin, wood, fibre, paint, metal, plant fibre and glass
Made in
Czech Republic
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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String Puppet3472/1

String puppet of the character Faust, a nobleman. He is dressed in a heavyweight tunic with long black velvet sleeves with purple and silver inserts, and leather cuffs. He wears brown velvet pantaloons with dark yellow embroidery tape down the sides and dark yellow fringe around the cuffs. The tufted bib is also of brown velvet with dark yellow embroidery tape down the centre, and he wears a floppy brown velvet hat. His boots are tall, folding over on his calves. A shiny, light purple belt is tied at his waist. He wears a lace collar at his neck, and a long mauve velvet cape hangs from his shoulders. His face is bearded with a moustache, he has chin-length hair, and his eyes are light brown. His hands, legs and face are carved. Puppet is moved by a wooden control stick, with strings attached to head, shoulders, hands and knees.

Culture
Czech
Material
wood, fibre, leather skin, paint and metal
Made in
Czech Republic
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Moccasins3558/15 a-b

Pair of ankle-high hide moccasins with ties at front; interior is unlined. Top of toe and long flap wrapping around back of heel are covered with cloth panels with beaded decorations. Designs consist of pink flowers with green leaves on a white background; dark red highlights throughout flowers. White beads border edges of flaps; edges of toe panels are undecorated. Moccasin openings are lined with white fur.

Culture
Dene
Material
deer skin ?, fibre, glass, rabbit skin ? and leather skin
Made in
Northwest Territories, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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