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OrnamentE223

Three, decorative, metal crosses attached to three metal balls that hang from a cross shaped design of wings on either side of a cutout heart. All of which is suspended on a narrow blue ribbon.

Culture
Zapotec
Material
brass metal, silver metal and silk fibre
Made in
Yalalag, Oaxaca, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Baby CarrierD2.36

Beaded baby carrier, or cradle. Bead colours are dark and light blue, red, yellow, mauve, and green sewn onto a red wool blanket with sections of hide. Vertically along either side, the beadwork pattern consists of chevrons that are red at the centre bordered by yellow and dark blue on a light blue background. Across the top middle, the beadwork pattern consists of a chevron pattern that is pink at the centre bordered by dark blue on a light blue background. Across the middle, the beadwork pattern consists of vertical yellow and dark blue lines on a light blue background. Human hair, ermine, and brass decorations are also on the cradle. Ten tassels of dark brown-black hair are held in place with light and dark blue, pink, and green beads on hide. Brass decorations are vertically placed along either side. The side edges are cut out with holes.

Culture
Blackfoot
Material
wool fibre, glass, skin, human hair, ermine skin and metal
Made in
North America
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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SaddlebagD2.42

Beading on front with a geometric pattern of royal blue, yellow, and red on a light blue background. Beading on corners is of alternating rectangles of blue, red, yellow, green, and white. Animal hair is dyed purple and green-blue with metal clasps. Decorations are sewn onto a hide bag.

Culture
Sioux
Material
skin, glass, hair and metal
Made in
South Dakota, USA
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BagD2.47

Beaded bag on the top side with pale blue along the edge, then green with transluscent orange lines, then yellow with a design in dark blue, red and metal beads.

Culture
Sioux
Material
skin, glass, metal and fibre
Made in
North America
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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ArmbandD2.50 a-b

Two leather armbands (parts a and b) decorated with semi-rounded circular metal studs.

Culture
Plains
Material
leather skin and brass metal
Made in
North America
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BreastplateD2.52

Necklace composed of fourteen long strands of beads held together with nine evenly spaced leather strips through which the strands are strung. Tied together with leather thongs at the top; beaded fringe at bottom. Alternating rows of blue, green, black, white and tan glass beads, brass beads, and elongated polished bone beads. Geometric patterning. Brass beads at the bottom of the fringe.

Culture
Blackfoot
Material
glass, bone, leather skin and brass metal
Made in
Alberta, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Letter OpenerH1.43

Metal letter opener with unsharpened blade and two, cut out, cast, pre-Columbian style figures; each on either side of the handle.

Culture
Andes ?
Material
silver metal
Made in
Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Mate StrawH1.44

Metal tube with a W-like shape cut out of the tube end, followed by three engraved lines; two rings of looped metal pieces midway down; a bird on the end with holes in its breast.

Culture
Andes ?
Material
silver metal
Made in
Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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SpoonH1.46

Metal spoon with an heraldic cast handle end, jagged branch-like designed handle and a coin bowl with a ridged brim; raised crest-like design on the inner bowl with the words: “IN HOC SIGNO VINCES”. Outer bowl has the words: “PETRUS II..D.G.CONST.IMP.ET PERP.BRAS.DEF. 1861” around the edge; circular flower motive wrapped around the central number, 1000. Plated back.

Culture
Andes ?
Material
silver metal
Made in
Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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PinH1.47

Metal pin with a scallop and triangular edge, incised curved lines, and five circular cut outs surrounding four metal clasps that secure an inset, oval shaped, piece of green glass. A hole sits at the right base of the head which attaches to the long pointed, pin. A similar design is found on the back with paper inserted so the glass appears pink.

Culture
Andes ?
Material
brass metal and glass
Made in
Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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