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Ornament2990/841 a-e

Assorted copper ornaments or bracelet elements. a) Thin copper ring with flat surface and shell pendant with irregular form. Corroded and broken. b) Thin copper ring with flat surface and shell pendant with irregular form. Corroded and broken. c) Thin copper ring with flat surface and shell pendant with irregular form. Broken and corroded. d) Two joined thin copper rings. One has flat surface and the other is rounded. Broken and corroded. e) 28 assorted copper bracelet elements with different shapes: six stars with suspension holes in the middle, three long with curved edges and suspension lugs on top, four rounded with suspension lugs on top, three with flat surface, three pointed ends and one suspension lug on top and rounded on the other side, eight are rounded with suspension lugs on top and four are miscellanous bracelet elements. Broken and corroded.

Culture
Chimu
Material
copper metal
Made in
La Libertad, Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Shawl Pin2990/840 a-b

Pair of copper shawl pins (a-b). Each has a slightly curved sharp point at one end and a suspension hole near the round, flat head. Complete; corroded.

Culture
Chimu
Material
copper metal
Made in
La Libertad, Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Disk2990/800 a-e

Group of five gilded discs (parts a-e) with two suspension holes near rim. Corroded and worn. a) Flat, thin and round body with a central protrusion surrounded by a repousse band of seven profile heads with two tassels. b) Flat, thin and round body with a central protrusion surrounded by a repousse band of five profile heads with two tassels. c) Flat, thin and round body with a central protrusion surrounded by a repousse band of six profile heads with two tassels. Slighlty cracked. d) Flat, thin and round body with a central protrusion surrounded by a repousse band of seven profile heads with two tassels. Feather impression in patina. e) Flat, thin and round body with a central protrusion surrounded by a repousse band of six profile heads with two tassels.

Culture
Chimu
Material
copper metal and gold metal
Made in
Lambayeque, Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Disk2990/799 a-d

Group of four gilded discs (a-d) with two suspension holes near rim. Each is flat and thin with a round body. Body has a central protrusion surrounded by a repousse band of four profile heads with two tassels. Corroded and worn. Part d also has minor cracks.

Culture
Chimu
Material
copper metal and gold metal
Made in
Lambayeque, Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Veil3132/2 c

Veil, or shawl, worn with wedding ensemble (3132/2 a-b). Fabric is wild tussar silk in a light orange-brown colour. It is hand embroidered with small images of standing birds, elephants with tusks and long tails, and human figures with arms spread, in gold metallic thread, round wooden beads, and tubular glass and metal beads. The back of the veil shows the yellow and white thread used to attach the beads.

Culture
South India
Material
silk fibre, glass, wood and metal
Made in
Tamil Nadu, India
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Garment3132/2 a

Long tunic (kameez) worn over pants with a veil, as part of a wedding ensemble (3132/2 b-c). Shirt has long narrow sleeves, a slightly scooped neck, and a front opening that fastens with hooks. Garment is made of wild tussar silk in a light orange-brown colour. It is hand embroidered the length of the front opening on both sides, and around the wrists and front of the neck, along with cording of metallic thread. Images include standing birds, elephants with tusks and long tails, and human figures with arms spread, in gold metallic thread, round wooden beads, and tubular glass and metal beads. The back is undecorated; the interior is lined with panels of silk in a course weave.

Culture
South India
Material
silk fibre, glass, wood and metal
Made in
Tamil Nadu, India
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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shirt3132/1

Embroidered boy's shirt. Long-sleeved, collared shirt is made of mashru cloth, a mix of cotton and silk, coloured in vertical stripes of red, yellow, green and black with sets of small white dots regularly scattered across the red. Chest and back are heavily embroidered with flowers, mango tree designs, and 'v' shaped animal horns. Small mirrors are inset on chest, back and around cuffs, surrounded by sickle stitching. A decorative gold metal button fastens the shirt at the collar, with a plastic button at waist. Two ties on the interior also help hold the garment closed.

Culture
Rabari
Material
cotton fibre, silk fibre, glass, metal, plastic and dye
Made in
Gujarat, India ? or Rajasthan, India ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Figure3055/3

Standing wood figure (ibeji) of a male; arms curve to connect with thighs. Long fingers with nails are carved on each hand. Slightly protruding stomach and chest are smooth without any decoration, as is back. Phallus protrudes from mid-section. Angular foot is carved with horizontal lines. Face is highly stylized with open mouth showing square teeth, 3 vertical lines on each cheek, angular nose, long ears flattened against head, and open eyes with metals studs for pupils. Figure is wearing a necklace strung with mostly blue, white and red beads. Central beads are white and yellow and black and yellow. Headdress tapered to thin point above head and is carved with diagonal lines and triangles. Rounded triangle drops over forehead.

Culture
Yoruba
Material
wood, clay, fibre and metal
Made in
Nigeria
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Drum3124/9

Round drum, double-faced, with drumming surface on both sides. Midsection flares out and is covered in a dark red velvet, with an encircling line of metal rivets on both sides of the fabric holding the skin tightly in place. Skin has been painted black. A metal noisemaker inside the instrument serves as a rattle.

Culture
Chinese
Material
leather skin, fibre, brass metal and paint
Made in
Shandong, China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Clappers3124/8 a-e

Set of 4 brass clappers (parts a-d). Metal pieces are identical in shape and size: half circles with a curved top edge and flat bottom, very thin. Part 'a' has an engraved inscription covering one side, telling the troupe name, year, city, and performers' names. Parts b-c have shorter inscriptions scratched into their surfaces. Part d is unmarked. The carrying case (part e) is rectangular, made of a soft vinyl lined with cotton. A flap folds over one end and fastens to the body of the case with a Velcro closure.

Culture
Chinese
Material
brass metal, plastic and cotton fibre
Made in
Shandong, China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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