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Fish Trap3393/1

A large, rectangular fish trap (Ghunni). The main body of the trap is made up of thin bamboo strips running parallel to one another, and stitched together with palm leaf. The palm leaf has been twisted together into thicker strands, and is woven perpendicular to the bamboo. The trap's frame is constructed from thicker pieces of bamboo. This includes the edges of the trap, as well as further reinforcement on the sides, top, and bottom. All sides of the trap are closed except for the front. The front of the trap is made from two pieces that have been angled inwards to form an inverted triangle. There is a gap between the two pieces which allows fish to swim through. Inside of the trap, just beyond this opening, are two flexible structures made of thin bamboo strips. The strips are woven together in rows using palm leaf. The structures are tied to both ends of the trap, and pointed inward to keep fish from swimming back out of the box.

Culture
Indian
Material
bamboo grass, palm leaf and plant fibre
Made in
West Bengal, India ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Fish Basket3393/2

A fish basket, or pouch, woven of palm leaf. The pouch is triangular in shape, with a wide bottom that tapers to a narrow, circular mouth. The palm leaves are arranged in vertical rows, with small gaps between them. The leaves are folded in half, with the folded sections acting as the bottom of the pouch. Small vines are woven in perpendicular rows across the leaves, so as to hold the pouch together. The vines are woven through the gaps in the leaves, going over the first leaf, under the next, and then over again in an alternating pattern. This pattern is repeated every 5-7 centimetres, for a total of nine rows. At the neck of the pouch, a vine has been woven around its circumference multiple times. At the mouth of the pouch, the palm leaves are folded over to form a horizontal rim, and secured with thin, cotton thread. The thread wraps around the rim of the pouch multiple times, and in opposite directions, forming X shapes. This cross-stitch lashing occurs at 1-2 centimetre intervals. A long piece of rope is knotted at the mouth of the basket, enabling the user the carry or attach the basket to their waist. The rope was previously green, but most of the colour has faded away. At the bottom corner of the pouch, a light blue fibre has been wound repeatedly around a vine.

Culture
Indian
Material
palm leaf, plant fibre, jute fibre and cotton fibre
Made in
West Bengal, India ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Costume3473/1

Egungun costume. One-piece mask and costume; the cloth mask, with a circular frame, is made of black velvet-like material. Metallic, silver scalloped ribbons decorate the sides and back. The front of the mask is made of a cowrie shell embroidered mesh panel, with wide gaps between the rows where the eyes would be. In the centre of the mesh panel is a hanging strand of cowrie shells and painted beads, with a small bell at the end. Strand secured to panel with plant fibre. A small red, stuffed ball is attached to the bottom centre of the panel. Along the forehead of the mask, above the cowrie shells, is a wide curvilinear motif done in sequins and beads. Fabric covered square board is stitched to the top of the mask. It has a central floral motif and short brown fringe along its edges. Heavily beaded panels hang from all sides of the board- three on the front and each side, one along the back. Panels depict curvilinear, geometric and animal motifs in sequins and beads. Back panel has “AYÏBAMA” written across it. All are lined with orange cotton. Bottom of mask has a frilled collar. Collar made of dark green velvet-like material with metallic gold ribbons, red trim and thick white and red fringe. Underneath the collar, attached to the front and back of the mask, are two weighted bags. Extending from the bags are three layers of long lappets. The top layer is covered entirely in sequins and beads. The designs are geometric, animal and curvilinear. The second and third layers are made of velvet-like material and have geometric, linear and curvilinear motifs. All beaded lappets are trimmed with metallic red zigzag ribbons. First layer of velvet-like lappets are trimmed with silver zigzag ribbons, second layer trimmed with gold zigzag ribbons. All lappets are lined with machine-printed cotton that have frog designs across them. Underneath all of the lappets is a plain red cloth, trimmed with a black zigzag ribbon.

Culture
Yoruba
Material
wood ?, metal, plastic, cotton fibre, glass, plant fibre, cowrie shell and synthetic fibre
Made in
Oyo, Nigeria
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Doll3429/1

Male and female doll attached to a wooden stand. Dolls are made of stuffed white cloth and have painted facial features. Both have black and grey eyes, with white highlights, and thick eyelashes. The female doll has additional pink highlights in her eyes. Both have rosy cheeks and dark brown eyebrows. His eyebrows are thick, hers are curved. Their lips are full and coloured light pink. He has closely cropped hair, with a middle part. Her hair is pulled into a low braid, that hangs down her back, and is secured with a long red tie. The male doll is wearing a light pink jacket, with a matching outer neck facing and a cream inner neck facing. The jacket is tied shut with a large pink ribbon. Overtop he is wearing an open, dark purple vest, with beads along the left side of the opening. He is wearing loose pants, that match his jacket, and black shoes. All of his clothing components are covered in floral embroidery. Done in light pink and dark purple. On his back, the male doll is wearing a bell-shaped, carrying basket for wood. It has braided, plant fibre straps attached to a wooden frame, that rests against his back. The basket, tied to the frame with wire, is woven from white twist ties. His right arm is bent at the elbow and extending outward, palm facing inward. His left arm is wrapped around the shoulders of the female doll. She is wearing a short yellow jacket, with a dark purple outer neck facing and a light pink inner neck facing. The sleeves of her jacket are covered in horizontal bands. Stripes done in white, lavender, pink, teal, red and yellow. The jacket is tied shut with a dark purple ribbon. Underneath, she is wearing a dark purple dress with a wrap skirt. Around her waist, she is wearing a white, gauze-like apron, for holding flowers. Her right arm is holding the bottom corner of the apron, lifting it away from her body. Her left arm is bent at the elbow, with her hand in front of her chest, palm facing inward. Both dolls have their heads turned toward one another, their bodies facing forward. Wooden stand is painted black and has paper labels attached to the base.

Culture
Korean
Material
synthetic fibre, fibre, dye, paint, wood, metal, plant fibre and plastic
Made in
Korea
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Fragment: Sling3263/48 a-b

Two fragments of a brown sling. Largest fragment (part a) consists of the left half of the cradle and a small section of the handle. Smaller fragment (part b) is a portion of the right half of the cradle. Cradle, on both parts, has a repeating design of zoomorphic figures on a plain background, outlined in black. Figures done in geometric style and have two legs, angular heads and angular tails(?). Eyes are oval shaped and dark turquoise. Figures and backgrounds alternate between brown-red and brown-grey. Tapering section on left side of part a is brown-red with intermittent black stripes. Extends into brown-red handle, with plant fibre(?) interior, with concentric black diamond pattern. Right side of part b bordered with thin black stripes.

Culture
Andes
Material
cotton fibre, camelid wool fibre, plant fibre and dye
Made in
Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Power Figure3420/10

Shrine or power figure. Roughly shaped in the form of a bush cow; made of various compacted (unidentified) organic materials. The body surface shows cracks all over in the dried, layered materials. Also a layer of orange-brown streak marks running down the sides.

Culture
Bamana
Material
earth, wood, cotton fibre, plant and iron metal ?
Made in
Mali
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Fragment: Headdress3263/82

Feather plume from a headdress(?). Individual yellow parrot feathers, streaked with light green and light orange, with braided plant fibre attached to their ends. All braids are bound together, securing the feathers in a bundle. Additional black thread tied around the plume, slightly above the braids.

Culture
Andes
Material
parrot feather, cotton fibre and plant fibre
Made in
Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Fragment: Headband3263/74 a-f

Six fragments of a tubular headband. Consists of a central section (part a), four braids (parts b-e) and a wrapped cord (part f). Central section(?) of headband (part a) has design of vertical stripes across entire surface. Main body of section is cream. Stripes done in dark blue-grey, light green-grey, peach, red and yellow. Middle of part a is mainly red. Parts b and c are solid cream coloured braids. Part b's right side is wrapped in red thread. Dark blue-grey cords wrapped in intervals along right side, causing red threads to bulge through in three circular tufts. Part c's left side naturally curves downwards. Right side of part c ends in two smaller branches. Section before split and both branches wrapped in red thread with dark blue-grey cords wrapped in intervals along them. Parts d and e are solid pink coloured braids. Part d has a dark blue-grey cord wrapped around its left edge and long pink fringe. Part e is a plain braid with a left side that curves downwards naturally. Part f is cream coloured and its right side ends in two smaller branches. Dark blue-grey cords wrap around entire length at intervals bordered by dark purple lines. Likely that the cream fragments (parts b and c) were on one side of the central section (part a) and the pink fragments (parts d and e) were on the other side.

Culture
Andes
Material
camelid wool fibre, cotton fibre, plant fibre ? and dye
Made in
Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Fragment: Headband3263/73 a-b

Two fragments of a tubular headband. Both have alternating bands of red and yellow yarn along their lengths. Left side of largest fragment (part a) curves downwards slightly and has a short brown yarn strand extending from it. Right side has three yarn strands extending from the fragment. Two are short, straight and brown. The third is long, spiraling and has alternating red and yellow tufts along it. Smallest fragment (part b) curves upwards slightly at both ends. Left side of part b has three straight strands of brown yarn extending from it. Right side has three strands of yarn extending from it. Two are straight and brown, one is spiraling and has red tufts along it.

Culture
Andes
Material
dye, camelid wool fibre and plant fibre ?
Made in
Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Blowing Shaman Mask3010/9

Blowing Shaman Mask. Shaman has deep orbital sockets with holes for eyes, nostrils and the pursed mouth. The cheekbones are well-defined and the nose is carved in high relief. The face is painted red with black eyebrows and hair painted over. He wears a green, yellow, and white ringed collar. Drilled hole on each side for twine.

Culture
Kamentsa
Material
wood, paint and plant fibre
Made in
Putumayo, Colombia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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