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Rod PuppetIb336 a-c

Three-dimensional male humanoid puppet: large head (part b) fits into body with skirt (part a), and a control rod (part c) with a long shaft that passes through the body and fits into the neck of the figure's head. The body has jointed arms, each with a long controlling rod attached. Red face, bulging eyes with green irises, black moustache, beard and sideburns, blunt protruding nose, white and gold upper teeth slightly protruding. Green and white striped turban, gold sumping, white Garuda Mungkur with short red tongue. Black curly hair decorated with gold appearing from back of headdress. Gold neck. Head detachable and joined to body by controlling rod. Pink rounded torso; swelling breasts; blue circles around breasts and navel. Breasts covered by black velvet yoke with appliqued seed beads; velvet worn and some beads missing. Yoke attached to chest and back with nails. Pink arms articulated at shoulder and elbow by string. Green and blue upper arm, and blue and red wrist ornaments. Hands at right angles to arms with fingers curled; attached by string to controlling wands. Blue, green, orange and yellow plaid skirt.

Culture
Sundanese
Material
wood, cotton fibre, paint, glass and metal
Made in
Java, Indonesia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Shadow PuppetIb277

A carved flat wooden puppet with leather arms. The red face, in profile, has a blunt nose with a large eye that has a red iris. Protruding teeth are in the upper jaw while fangs are extending from both the upper and the lower jaw. Black hair. Headdress with diadem and ear ornament. Polychrome and gold-colouring are dominant throughout the figure which is accented by blue, red, green, and white. Intricate cut-out design on the skirt which is held on by string and wire. Moveable arms are jointed at the shoulders, elbows, and wrists. Sticks are attached to the hands for manipulation.

Culture
Javanese
Material
wood, leather skin, cotton fibre, fibre, paint and metal
Made in
Java, Indonesia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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ArrowAa38

An arrow with several components: metal double-barbed point with a bark-covered fore-shaft wrapped with sinew, a short section of hollow reed (joining sleeve) a small shaft of carved wood (link shaft), another short joining sleeve, the main length of hollow reed ending with a notched wooden insert. Each joining sleeve is bound with sinew; the main shaft has two bindings, one strengthening the insert, the other repairing a break. All sinew is glued with a mixture of acacia gum and the melted hoof of a gemsbok. The link shaft and first sleeve are glued together with this mixture, as is the fore-shaft. The second joining sleeve is glued to the main shaft and bound to prevent splitting.

Culture
Khoisan ?
Material
iron metal, wood, reed grass, sinew and adhesive
Made in
Botswana
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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DrillAa134

Drill that consists of a wood handle and a straight point inserted in the end. Handle is fire-blackened and split. Point is flattened at tip.

Culture
Khoisan ?
Material
wood and metal
Made in
Botswana
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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LampEf332

Single circular oil bowl; spout for wick is opposite handle on which a peacock perches. Rim has pointed tooth-like edge with holes that may have held pendant ornaments. Elephant incorporated in stem near round base. Whole surface patterned by raised ribbing.

Culture
Indian
Material
bronze metal
Made in
Odisha, India
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureEf328 a-b

Male and female dancing on an oval shaped platform (part a). Figures are side by side and their faces are turned to one another. The male holds a trident (part b) in his hand on the right, and a drum in one on the left. Both have their hair wrapped in a turban style. Headpieces, ribbons on costume and jewelry are denoted by incising. The male wears band below knee on the left. The female wears anklets.

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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FigureEg141

Four-armed male standing on a round pedestal platform on a square base. Holds an object in each upper hand: conch in hand on right, discus in hand on left. Lower hand on right held palm downwards. Hand on left held palm out, fingers pointing down. Wears high headdress and elaborate ear decorations. Jewellery and costume denoted by incision. Three holes pierced through both sides of the ankles.

Culture
South India
Material
bronze metal
Made in
India
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureEg140

Female standing on a lotus platform resting on a square base. Holds a lotus in her hand on the right. Pointed headpiece and elaborate ear ornaments. Clinging garments flare out beyond legs on either side.

Culture
South India
Material
bronze metal
Made in
India
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureEg139

Male in dance-like pose standing on a round lotus platform on a square base. Hair in topknot. Elaborate ear ornamentation. Arm on right raised to shoulder level; holds ball in hand to left. Leg at left is raised and resting on an unidentifiable object. Costume and jewelry denoted by incision.

Culture
South India
Material
bronze metal
Made in
India
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureEg138

Bull in resting position on a rectangular base. Has saddle on its back and ring-like formations around neck and down chest. Small object on chest. Horns point up and back.

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