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Arrow PointAa118

Metal rod bound with sinew that is flattened at one end. Triangular, double barbed and sharpened on both sides.

Culture
Khoisan ?
Material
metal and sinew
Made in
Okavango Swamps, Botswana
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Shadow PuppetIb270

Puppet depicting a stylized, flat male figure with long handle that has a pointed metal tip at end. Parchment arms attached on either side of shoulder by string with control stick attached to one hand. Figure in three-quarter view. Songkok with red and gold cap shows traces of green, white, red and gold paint. Eyes round, long curling lips, moustache and small beard. Two rows of small teeth. Clothed in close-fitting long-sleeved jacket with carved ruffled edge and traces of red and yellow paint. Blue paint on apron. Sarong patterned with white in checkered motif, traces of red and green, with 1.6 cm border along bottom and front showing traces of blue and gold paint. Three-fingered gold hands held with wrists flexed. Legs are gold, held close together. Clog-like shoes with remains of red paint.

Culture
Javanese
Material
wood, skin, fibre, paint and iron metal
Made in
Java, Indonesia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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KnifeAa77

Long, pointed metal blade sharpened on both sides and fitted into a short wooden handle. Both blade and handle taper from the point where they are joined.

Culture
Khoisan ?
Material
metal and wood
Made in
Botswana
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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AdzeAa76

Carved, cylindrical wooden handle with curved, triangular metal blade inserted into knotted end. Flat end of the blade is sharpened at the top. Opposite end is pointed and set into the wood at a right angle.

Culture
Khoisan ?
Material
wood and iron metal
Made in
Botswana
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureEf355

Female seated under an arch on a round base. Arch has open-work canopy hanging in front of her triangular headdress. Open-wire circles around the outside edge of the arch.

Culture
Indian: Northern Indian and Indian: Central Indian
Material
brass metal
Made in
India
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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PurseEf354

Purse in the shape of a fish. Repeated pattern both sides consisting of wire mesh in centre bordered by circular and scalloped wire design. Rings of wire make up the eyes and gills. Hinged opening with a wooden pin on underside of belly. Loops by fin, mouth and on closure flap may once have supported pendant ornaments. Brown residue on sides.

Culture
Indian: Northern Indian and Indian: Central Indian
Material
bronze metal
Made in
India
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureEf353

Male figure standing on a small square base. Hair in topknot; arms bent at the elbow and held slightly away from the body. Jewellery and costume denoted by fine incising and stamping. Patches of red and light brown residue.

Culture
Indian: Northern Indian and Indian: Central Indian
Material
bronze metal
Made in
India
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureEg135

Male standing on coils and under canopy of the five heads of a cobra, all set on square-tiered base. Holds a round object in each hand. Jewellery, garments, and snake coils denoted by incision.

Culture
South India
Material
bronze metal
Made in
India
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureEg134

Male reclining with head underneath a hooded cobra head. Entire surface covered by patterning. Rough casting. Figure is long and on a long, oval shaped base.

Culture
South India
Material
brass metal
Made in
India
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureEg133

Female standing on a round pedestal set on a square base. Holds an unidentifiable object in left hand. Wears a coiled headpiece, elaborate earrings, armbands, bracelets, and necklaces. Costume ripples out from either side of her legs.

Culture
South India
Material
brass metal
Made in
India
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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