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Dance Mask3476/1

Large three-headed bark cloth dance mask. Central head extends from dome-shaped headpiece. Identical smaller heads jut out from either side of its neck. They all have large semi-circular foreheads, wide round eyes, long straight faces, and thin protruding lips. Mouths are open and have large curved circles attached underneath. Entire mask surface is painted white with stylized triangular and circular motifs done overtop in black and red. Black rectangular panels painted across backs of heads and across headpiece. Panels are filled with triangular, linear and floral motifs. Mask frame made out of bamboo rods, bent and tied together.

Culture
Baining
Material
paper mulberry bark, bamboo grass, pigment, paint and plant fibre
Made in
East New Britain, Papua New Guinea
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Pubic Cover3476/2

Mushroom-shaped, bark cloth pubic cover. Consists of a bamboo cylinder, wrapped in bark cloth and secured with plant fibre, and circular head. Cylinder extends from back of cover. Structure of head formed with an inner strip of bamboo. Front is painted white. Cylinder is visible from front, in centre, and painted red, with a matching dotted line bordering it.

Culture
Baining
Material
paper mulberry bark, bamboo grass, plant fibre and paint
Made in
East New Britain, Papua New Guinea
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Mask3392/1 a-c

A Gara Raksha (demon) mask. The mask is comprised of a face (part a) and two detached ears (parts b-c). All three parts are painted green, red, and white. The mask's eyes are cone-shaped, and protrude dramatically away from the face. Underneath each eye is a crescent shaped hole which allows the wearer to see. The mask's nose is pointed, with a bump on the bridge and two large nostrils. Its large, red mouth is filled with teeth, and two curved tusks that extend outwards from either corner. The mask's bottom jaw is secured via string, allowing the mouth to open and close. Three cobras with flared hoods extend upwards from the top of the mask. The one in the centre is the largest, and extends from the mask's forehead. The two smaller cobras extend from each of its temples. Around both of the mask's eyes and across the bridge of the nose is a decorative pattern comprised of round, elongated shapes. The mask's ears (parts b-c) are round, concave discs with lotus flower motifs painted on. There is a small hole in the centre of each disc, and a wooden peg extends from a point on the outer rim. When attached, the ears flare outwards from the sides of the mask's face. The back of the mask is unpainted. A braided rope and piece of thin cloth are tied through small holes in the mask, in order secure it to the wearer's face.

Culture
Sinhalese
Material
wood, plant fibre, cotton fibre, paint and adhesive
Made in
Sri Lanka
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Gong Beater3489/28

Gong beater made out of rough, golden brown, plant fibre. It has a domed head that tapers into a cylindrical handle, with a flat base. There is bees wax(?) residue along its handle.

Culture
Sabahan
Material
plant fibre and bee wax ?
Made in
Sabah, Malaysia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Weighing Scale3489/7 a-b

Weighing scale, or beam balance, consisting of a plate and balance rod (part a), with separate weight (part b). Rod is made of dark wood with brass plating around the tips. There are dot motifs along the front side, with the numbers 5, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50 at intervals along the length, between the dots. Dots continue along the top of the rod. Dots are made of metal(?) and are impressed into the wood. Three holes are drilled through the rod, towards the left side, with knotted plant fibre and plastic ties inserted through them, for hanging purposes. Along the bottom of the left tip of the rod, there is a floral-shaped pendulum. Attached are two chains made out of S-hooks. One has a large semi-circular hook at the end, the other has four dark green-grey cords attached. Cords are drilled into the sides of the weighing plate. Plate is made of thin brass metal, with two ring designs incised in the middle. In the centre of the circle is a simple floral motif. Numbers are stamped into the plate's surface. The accompanying weight is bell-shaped with a semi-circular handle. Plain string tied through handle. There is a raised circular band around the handle, and two lines are incised along the top edge of the weight. Numbers are stamped on the weight’s base, matching the numbers on the plate.

Culture
Sabahan
Material
brass metal, wood, fibre, plant fibre, plastic, paint ?, metal and dye
Made in
Sabah, Malaysia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Hat3489/9

Woven conical hat with tiered, rod brim. Bottom rods are naturally coloured, top rod is partially painted red. Six sections of plant fibre, that bind all the rods together, are painted black and red, forming a vertical stripe pattern. Painted sections are evenly spread out along the brim. Naturally coloured loop attached to brim, for hanging purposes. Hat is divided into six sections- three rectangles and three triangles. The rectangular sections have a black background with a naturally coloured zigzag down the middle. A vertical line, done in red, runs through the pattern. The triangular sections have diagonal rows of concentric diamond designs, trimmed with zigzags on either side. Diamonds and lines are done in black. All sections are bordered by red painted lines. Red tassel, with cowrie shells, attached to tip of hat.

Culture
Sabahan
Material
plant fibre, cotton fibre, cowrie shell, paint and dye
Made in
Sabah, Malaysia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Basket3489/24 a-c

Pyramid-like basket, with a thin oval-shaped opening and rectangular base (part a). Has a separate lid (part b). Basket is naturally coloured and woven in alternating sections of horizontal and vertical chevrons. Has a short foot, made of rattan(?) strips nailed together. Additional strand tied to frame with dark brown plant fibre. Along the bottom edge, on the back of the basket, there is a plain rod, securing long, braided straps. The straps extends overtop of the basket and are tied together, near their ends, with dark brown plant fibre. Basket front has a braid, of naturally coloured plant fibre, interwoven through it, forming a long upside down “U” shape. Towards the top of the “U,” the braid protrudes outward, creating an opening at the top and two loops on either side. The straps thread through the top of the “U” and a small reed (part c) fits through the loop sides, securing the straps in place. Lid is naturally coloured and woven in horizontal chevrons. Has a raised rim, made of rattan(?) strips nailed together. Additional strand tied to frame with dark brown plant fibre. Clear plastic string tied to front centre of lid. Basket straps thread through plastic string, securing lid to basket.

Culture
Sabahan
Material
rattan ?, plant fibre, dye, metal, plastic and reed grass
Made in
Sabah, Malaysia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Basket3489/22

Pyramid-like basket, with oval-shaped opening and rectangular base. Has an attached, fitted lid, that covers the top third of the basket. Basket and lid are naturally coloured and woven in alternating sections of horizontal and vertical chevrons. Top of lid has a raised rim, made of rattan(?) strips, with another oval-shaped strip in the centre. Basket lid is shaped with two exterior coils of rattan(?), attached to the lid with dark brown plant fibre. Basket itself is shaped with exterior coil of rattan(?), along the top edge, and two rods along each side. All are tied to the basket with dark brown plant fibre. Two additional rods are intertwined through the basket, to secure braided straps. Rods form an “M” shape on the front and an upside down “U” on the back. Some sections of the “M” and “U” are only visible from the interior of the basket. Straps are attached to the front centre of the basket and form a “V” shape. The straps extend overtop of the basket and loop through the rods on the basket back. Lid is attached to the basket at the front. Braided plant fibre, tied to an exterior coil on the lid, loops through the basket straps, forming a hinge. Basket has a short foot, identical to the lid top- made of rattan(?) strips and an oval-shaped strip in the centre.

Culture
Sabahan
Material
rattan ?, dye and plant fibre
Made in
Sabah, Malaysia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Hat3489/12

Woven conical hat with tiered, rod brim. Bottom rods are naturally coloured, top rod is painted red. Hat is done in three sections with vertical bands of geometric patterns in their centres. Section backgrounds are naturally coloured. Bands have a concentric diamond near the top, and chevron patterns above and below it. Three vertical lines run through the geometric patterns. Lines are done in red, diamonds and chevrons done in black. Sections are bordered by rods, covered in coils of red and dark brown plant fibre. Coiled materials extend upward, over tip of hat, to create a three-arched loop. Tip of hat is red and black.

Culture
Sabahan
Material
plant fibre and paint
Made in
Sabah, Malaysia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Basket3489/17 a-b

Handled basket (part a) with a separate lid (part b). Basket has a circular opening, formed by exterior coils of rattan(?), and a hexagon-shaped body. Has a short foot, also formed with rattan(?) strips, stitched to the base with plant fibre. Secured to the foot, and the sides, is a U-shaped handle that extends overtop of the entire basket. Area around opening of basket is woven in tight, horizontal chevrons. Sides are woven loosely, in intersecting diagonal and horizontal lines. Basket base has openwork lines extending from each corner to the centre, resembling a six-pointed star. Lid is hexagon-shaped. Structure is formed by rattan(?) strips along the bottom edge. Openwork design on surface of lid, resembling a six-pointed star. Small loop, made of braided plant fibre, attached to right edge.

Culture
Sabahan
Material
rattan ?, plant fibre and dye ?
Made in
Sabah, Malaysia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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