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Beadwork3703/39

Oval-shaped beadwork, consisting of two strands of glass beads overtop one another. Both rows have pattern of bands trimmed on either side with black, white, and red. Bands are (from left to right): solid orange, solid black, solid white, solid red, solid green, black top and white bottom, red top and yellow bottom, black top and orange bottom, black top and orange bottom, and black top and orange bottom. Thin pieces of plastic placed intermittently around beadwork to hold beads in place. Semi-circular protrusion extends from front of beadwork; in between black and white, and red and yellow bands. Protrusion has two pieces of beaded fringe, with a silver charm. Bracelet secures at back with small hook clasp.

Culture
Maasai
Material
glass, metal and plastic ?
Made in
East Africa, Africa
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Necklace3703/41

Beaded circular necklace with small rectangular panel at front; on skin backing. Necklace consists of ten strands of glass beads in encircling rows. Rows form alternating coloured bands, with diamonds in between them. Bands done in blue, dark blue, and black, and diamonds done in green, red, orange, and white; diamonds outlined with gold beads. Rectangular panel has alternating diamond and hourglass design. Five long strands of beaded fringe extend from bottom edge, ending with cowrie shells. Necklace secures at back with two hook clasps; metal charms on either side of clasps.

Culture
Maasai
Material
glass, cowrie shell, skin, metal and fibre
Made in
East Africa, Africa
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Bracelet3703/40

Cuff beaded bracelet, consisting of seventeen strands of glass beads overtop one another. Rows of beads form decorative columns of stripes, horizontal bands, and triangles; done in black, white, maroon, orange, green, yellow, and dark blue. Thin pieces of blue plastic placed intermittently around bracelet to hold beads in place. Short chains with silver discs extend from bottom edge. Bracelet secures at back with two hook clasps.

Culture
Maasai
Material
glass, metal and plastic
Made in
East Africa, Africa
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Necklace3703/38

Round beaded neck ring consisting of five strands of glass beads in encircling rows. Rows are (from exterior to interior): alternating yellow and black, green, red, white, and blue. Thin pieces of leather(?) placed intermittently around neck ring to hold beads in place. Additional decoration of chains with silver discs around exterior edge. Necklace secures at back with large hook clasp.

Culture
Maasai
Material
glass, metal and skin ?
Made in
East Africa, Africa
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Spoon3671/9

Silver spoon with engraved designs on front. Animal figure engraved across left side of bowl. Handle is entirely covered with a fish design; cross-hatching in negative space between fish and end of stem. Dorsal and ventral fins protrude outward, creating ledges on left and right sides of handle. 'Sitka' engraved on back of bowl.

Culture
Tlingit
Material
silver metal
Made in
Sitka, Alaska, USA
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Spoon3671/4

Silver spoon with undecorated bowl and engraved designs on stem and handle. Outlined columns of curved lines cover stem; columns framed with ovals on either ends. Ovals have centres pressed inward. Handle has a bird design, with bird facing towards the bowl; cross-hatching in negative space between bird and spoon edges. 'Sitka' engraved on back of the bowl.

Culture
Tlingit
Material
silver metal
Made in
Sitka, Alaska, USA
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Spoon3671/5

Silver spoon with engraved designs on front. Bird head engraved across length of bowl. Lower part of stem is undecorated, rest of handle is covered with a fish design; cross-hatching in negative space between tail and edge of spoon. Dorsal fin protrudes outward, giving right side of spoon a small ledge. 'Sitka 1895' engraved on back of bowl.

Culture
Tlingit
Material
silver metal
Made in
Sitka, Alaska, USA
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Spoon3671/7

Silver spoon with undecorated bowl and engraved designs on handle. Column of hourglasses, with impressed curved lines on all sides, done along middle of handle. Oval at top of column; centre is indented. Top of handle has a bird design, with bird facing towards the bowl; cross-hatching in negative space between bird and spoon edges. 'Sitka' engraved on back of the bowl.

Culture
Tlingit
Material
silver metal
Made in
Sitka, Alaska, USA
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Cushion Cover3698/10

Ceremonial cushion cover; front panel is silk, and back is patterned cotton. Central design, on front, of rows of different floral motifs, alternating in direction. Design is bordered by wide band with lace-like design. All embroidery done in gold metallic thread; sequins throughout band and central design. Back of cover has dark yellow floral motifs across surface. Collector's label, with culture and place made, attached to back in bottom corner.

Culture
Malay
Material
silk fibre, cotton fibre, metal and dye
Made in
South Sumatra, Indonesia ? or Lampung, Indonesia, Indonesia ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Figure3692/9

Standing wood figure (ibeji) on circular base. Nude figure stands straight, with arms at sides, connected to hips. Thin torso, with slightly rounded stomach, underneath pointed breasts. Has pronounced belly button, buttocks, and genitalia. Lines carved along edges of hands and feet, imitating fingers and toes. Figure has a long nose, open mouth, and two sets of four lines incised across each cheek. Eyes are bulging and have metal nails hammered into their centres. Ears carved in relief and rest flat against head. Head comes to a point, with a raised oval-shape draped across it; tips of oval touch ears on either side of head. Figure has strands of beads wrapped around neck, waist, and wrists. Circular beads around neck are dark blue, with red and white zigzag decorations around openings. Two strands of beads around waist are circular and black. Tubular beads at wrists are yellow, with green and maroon stripes across them. Rectangular sticker on bottom of base.

Culture
Yoruba
Material
metal, glass ?, wood and fibre
Made in
Nigeria
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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