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BoxEdz1683

Rectangular box with hinged lid. Interior is a shiny silver colour and outer surface is painted ? in repeating circle and flower patterns in gold on a dark red ground. The lid latches closed with a sliding bar and loop mechanism.

Culture
Chinese
Material
tin metal ? and paint
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Pagoda PropEdz1622

Four-tiered hexagonal representation of a tower that narrows towards the top. Roof areas hang over the edges of each tier, and are painted red with black shingle lines. The tower itself is light blue with painted white brick lines. There are small black coloured arched windows on each side. The paper structure is held together by a long bamboo pole that runs the length of the tower. It is secured to the structure by a split cross-bar at the opening near the bottom.

Culture
Chinese
Material
paper, bamboo grass, metal, fibre, paste adhesive ? and paint
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Chest406/5 a-f

Red leather rectangular trunk (part a) decorated with gold coloured painted designs and fitted with brass hardware. There is a rectangular metal piece on the front of the trunk in the centre. The top piece is attached to the lid of the truck and has a metal hinge that flaps down to clip through two protruding metal pegs located on the top of container of the trunk. Part b is a long and thick rectangular piece that arches upwards each end and is connected together by a centralized cross-bar. Part c is a long angular key with two separate metal prongs. Part d is a curved metal handle that curls inwards at each end. Part e is a long piece of white fibre that is decorated with a small piece of place. Part f is a tied up strand of green and white fibre.

Culture
Chinese
Material
skin, brass metal ? and paint
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Mask1373/40

Ovular mask with protruding nose that is in the shape of a bird's head and beak. Eyes are circular cutouts and mouth is a horizontal ovular cutout; front is flat and slanted with forehead further forward than chin. Decoration is in white and black stripes on red ground. Back has cloth attached with nails around top; a wire hanger is attached to sides with metal hooks; a small area has been slightly hollowed out for nose.

Culture
Coast Salish: Lummi ?
Material
wood, paint, fibre and metal
Made in
Washington, USA
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Cantonese Opera Prop1704/8

Decapitated head opera prop. Representation of a human head. Hollow head with bamboo loop sticking out of the top. The bamboo is wrapped in a grey coloured fibre. Head has painted black coloured hair, painted red lips, and painted eyes and eyebrows. Head is open at neck. The inside of the head has strips of bamboo that are tied with fibre and is lined with newspaper (paper mache).

Culture
Chinese: Cantonese
Material
paper, bamboo grass, adhesive, pigment, paint and cotton fibre
Made in
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Cantonese Opera Sword1704/11 a-b

Cantonese opera prop. Part a is the sword and part b is the sheath or sword covering. There is a scalloped wooden piece attached to the side of the sheath that has two holes in it near each end. A large wooden bead is attached to a beige coloured fibre cord. The cord is strung through the two holes near one end and is secured with knots. The sheath and sword handle are red and are decorated with gold coloured scrolled and dotted designs.

Culture
Chinese: Cantonese
Material
wood, paint, copper metal and fibre
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Explosive ToolEdz1656

Golden wooden cube with circular hole bored in the centre--hole has two parallel wires running through it. Thick, twisted electrical cord runs from one side of the wooden square, ending in a plug.

Culture
Chinese
Material
wood, metal, plastic, paint, adhesive and fibre
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Musical Instrument1285/1

Stringed musical instrument with boat-shaped body, incised and carved with black and beige geometric leaf-like designs. Two wires are strung across the middle portion of the boat shape between two raised pieces. Braided fibre with wooden pick is attached to one end.

Culture
Western Indonesian ?
Material
wood, metal, bamboo grass ? and paint ?
Made in
Indonesia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Altar Panel1262/319

White-brown, shallowly carved and painted image of a man, woman and child standing in front of a cross. A bird is depicted directly above them, a human face flanked by wings in a sun disc-like configuration directly below them. Painted on a roughly square, brown wooden panel with two holes in the top corners and two tab-like pegs on the bottom.

Culture
Philippines
Material
wood and paint ?
Made in
Philippines
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Figure1262/308 a-d

Three bare chested Christ figures with no arms in poses reminiscent of the crucifixion. Parts a and b are dark brown, slender, have highly articulated ribs, and are arranged in a contrapposto fashion. Part c is larger and more fleshed out, painted white with brown hair, beard, and blue cloth around the waist. Part d is a stand.

Culture
Philippines
Material
wood and paint ?
Made in
Philippines
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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