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Spindle3060/13

Small spindle whorl. The long, thin wooden shaft is pointed at both ends, thicker at centre, where it pierces a clay bead. Encircling lines in brown, black and white paint decorate the shaft on both sides of the bead. The bead is long, round, and narrow, decorated with incised lines in geometric shaped, and filled with paint in white and orange.

Culture
Paracas ?
Material
wood, clay and paint
Made in
Ica, Peru ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Spindle3060/12

Small spindle and whorl. The long, thin wooden shaft is pointed at both ends, thicker at centre, where it pierces a clay bead. Small sections of black paint, very worn, decorate the shaft on both sides of the bead. The bead is wide and bulbous pointed at midpoint, with a line of dripping black paint above the midpoint, and a single encircling line of red brown below.

Culture
Paracas ?
Material
wood, clay and paint
Made in
Ica, Peru ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Spindle3060/11

Small spindle and whorl. The long, thin wooden shaft is pointed at both ends, thicker at centre, where it pierces a clay bead. Encircling stripes of white, brown, and red brown paint decorate the shaft on both sides of the bead. The bead is bulbous, painted black, with three groups of concentric circles carved into the clay and painted white.

Culture
Paracas ?
Material
wood, clay and paint
Made in
Ica, Peru ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Figure3073/1

Ceramic figure of the deity Lokapala standing on a cow. The figure wears full armour with dragon heads at the shoulders, a robe that flows out from under a waistcoat, long pants, and boots. His left hand rests on his hip, while the right is extended to hold a weapon (piece missing). Lokapala is smiling fiercely, with a thick brow above dark eyes. His hair is piled atop his head in a simple but decorative arrangement. The cow below his feet is small, lying on the ground in a resting posture with legs folded beneath, head raised, eyes open. The base of the sculpture mimics rough earthen terrain.

Culture
Chinese
Material
clay and paint
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Coin Container3078/4

Acorn shaped ceramic coin bank. There is a diagonal slot in the upper part of the acorn. The top of the acorn and the foot are painted with a darker orange slip or paint. The base is signed "Mario Lagartinh[o] Estremoz" (the last name cuts off the edge).

Culture
Portuguese
Material
clay and paint ?
Made in
Estremoz, Evora, Portugal
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Coin Container3078/3

Acorn-shaped ceramic coin bank. There is a diagonal slot in the upper part of the acorn. The top of the acorn and the foot are painted with a darker orange slip or paint. The base is signed "M.L. Estremoz"

Culture
Portuguese
Material
clay and paint ?
Made in
Estremoz, Evora, Portugal
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Jug3078/2 a-b

Dark orange ceramic water jug with a side handle in the shape of a tree branch. The body of the jug has three-dimensional leaves and acorns patterned on the surface, as well as a coat of arms on the front. The sides of the coat of arms say "Recordação de Estremoz". A small lid (part b) sits down inside the neck. The base is somewhat rough and unsigned.

Culture
Portuguese
Material
clay and paint
Made in
Estremoz, Evora, Portugal
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Jug3078/1

Tall, plain, dark orange ceramic jug. Jug has a thin foot, then a smooth surfaced body rising to the spouted opening. A handle attaches from the lip to the shoulder of the jug. The surface has been painted with a darker orange slip or paint. Signed on base "Mario Lagartinho Estremoz"

Culture
Portuguese
Material
clay and paint ?
Made in
Estremoz, Evora, Portugal
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Bowl3071/1

Large low-fired, non-glazed bowl, possibly a bread bowl or serving dish. Mouth is wide, with sides gently curving in toward the small, slightly rounded base. The upper half of the bowl is painted with a repeating feather motif in orange and brown on a white background. The lower half and interior of the bowl are dark orange, stone polished to a shine.

Culture
Pueblo: Zia
Material
clay and paint
Made in
New Mexico, USA
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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String Puppet2956/300

String puppet (marioneta) of the character Triton, Greek god, messenger of the seas. Puppet is paper mache, with an orange face, large plastic green eyes, heavy brow, long drooping nose, large lips and pointed chin. Scalp is blue-green with several small fins. Neck is a ball that allows the head to rotate in all directions. Chest is human-like, while back is covered by several large fins. Hands are orange with 4 fingers each. Bottom of body is made up of clear plastic tubing and masses of white, textured plastic sheeting. Puppet is controlled by a set of large plastic covered wooden sticks, with marionette strings attached to the head, shoulders and hands.

Culture
Portuguese
Material
paper, wood, metal, paint and adhesive
Made in
Sintra, Lisboa, Portugal
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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