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Goggles3274/2

Carved wood goggles composed of two separate wood pieces. Both pieces are contoured on the side for the face. Glass lens inset at centre with a lined paper insert. The eyepieces are attached at the bridge of the nose by a thin strand of black-blue twisted fibre, which is tied through two metal loops. The strap is a long twisted cord, which is knotted through holes carved on the side of each eyepiece.

Culture
Yapese
Material
breadfruit wood, fibre, paper, glass, dye and metal
Made in
Woleai, Yap, Federated States of Micronesia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Necklace3274/29

White cowrie shells strung on a red plaited pandanus fibre. Two decorative pandanus fibre and shell rosettes hang off the bottom.

Culture
Marshallese
Material
cowrie shell, pandanus leaf, dye and metal
Made in
Marshall Islands
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Blouse3331/1

Long blouse composed of multiple pieces of off-white fabric sewn together. The shoulders and neck have pink, brown and yellow-green embroidery, embellished with metal thread and metal sequins. Below each shoulder are bands of yellow-green embroidery with geometric designs. Collar embroidered with a band of repeating diamonds. The neck opening has a short plaited tie on either side. The upper back is pleated. Tiny repeating floral embroidery extends down the length of the blouse - two lines in the front, and four on the back. The sleeves are silk and cinch at the cuff, where an elastic band is sewn inside. There are a few designs stitched along the seam below the left arm.

Culture
Romanian
Material
cotton fibre, metal and silk fibre ?
Made in
Romania
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Spear, Salmon16/2154 B
Short Legging, Woman's16/1332 B
Dress3295/13

Dress composed of two main fabrics - dark floral sleeves and a bright red and orange floral skirt. The chest and cuffs are heavily decorated with applique, embroidery, Government of Pakistan coins (some pounded), semi-translucent white buttons, metal decorations, and beading. Six red and white beaded tassels hang in front - two lower at centre, four longer tassels extending down from bottom row of coins. The hem of the skirt is a thick solid mauve, bordered by a thin band of green, and heavily embroidered in silver metal thread.

Culture
Afghan ?
Material
cotton fibre, metal, silk fibre ?, glass ? and polyester fibre ?
Made in
Afghanistan ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Vest3295/17

Handmade vest composed of multiple layers of fabric. From the inside edge, the layers of fabric are red, light blue, white, dark blue, red, shiny white with flowers, and then the armholes are light blue. The dark blue areas are bordered by gold trim. The vest is heavily embroidered with flowers, birds, fish, hearts, and geometric designs. The vest is lined with a thicker fabric.

Culture
Ukrainian
Material
cotton fibre, metal and synthetic fibre
Made in
Ukraine
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Dress3295/9

Long silk red dress with long sleeves. Gold-coloured embroidery, bullion embroidery and sequins decorate the sleeve cuffs and neck. The designs flare out from the centre to the sides of the garment, leaving space for a large triangular flower and vase(?) design at the front of the skirt. The hem and neckline are trimmed with beige lace. The interior is lined with an off-white fabric. There is a small orange bow attached to the cuff of each sleeve and the chest.

Culture
Turkish
Material
fibre, metal ? and silk fibre
Made in
Turkey
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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