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Necklace3512/42

Beaded necklace made of black wild beans; strung on plastic twine. Four porcupine quill-like beads strung at intervals throughout necklace chain. Large bean pendant, with shell-like decoration, at base of necklace; two strands of beans hang from bottom edge. Strands end with large beans; one on left has shell-like decoration along bottom, one on right is undecorated.

Culture
Khoisan
Material
bean seed, porcupine quill ? and plastic
Made in
North West, Botswana
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Jacket3515/6

Black woman's jacket with front opening and side slits. Strips of dark blue and orange cloth trim the collar; tassels embroidered at the ends. Sleeves have striped appliqués and open spaces in the armpits; stripes done in blue, white, red, and grey. Large embroidered panel across back consists of bands with geometric and linear motifs; designs done in red, white, blue, black, grey, yellow, pink, and olive green. Panel is outlined in white beads; triangles, made up of white buttons, extend from bottom edge to end of shirt.

Culture
Akha
Material
cotton fibre, dye, glass and plastic
Made in
Thailand
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Jacket3515/10

Short, red-purple woman's jacket with front opening and two pockets. Cuffs are bordered with black bands and green trim; green trim along edges of front opening. Black cloth stitched to sides of front opening, on elbows and top edge of pockets; imitating lapels, elbow patches and pocket flaps respectively. Curvilinear and geometric motifs embroidered around opening and on all black fabric; white button decorations throughout embroidery.

Culture
Peruvian
Material
fibre, dye and plastic
Made in
Chincheros, Apurimac, Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Model Kayak3505/31 a-g

Model kayak made of skin, stretched over an internal wooden structure (part a). Strip of antler(?), secured with wooden pegs, lines front keel. Ends of kayak are capped with oval-shaped pieces of ivory(?). Two sinew rigging lines in front of the high-walled cockpit, and one behind. Two ivory fasteners attached to each line. A double-bladed paddle (part b), spear (part c), harpoon (part d), harpoon line rest (part e), and two tools (parts f and g) are separate. The paddle, spear, harpoon and harpoon line rest are made of wood with antler blades (parts c and d) and reinforcement components (parts b, c and e). The two tools are made of antler. The largest (part f) is flat with a straight handle and a curved tapering end. The smallest tool (part g) has a rectangular handle, with triangular indentations along the bottom edge, and a thin pointed tip.

Culture
Inuit
Material
skin, wood, sinew, antler ?, ivory ?, stone and plastic
Made in
Greenland
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Figure3505/26

Small giraffe figure made of wires and bottle caps. Figure has an internal structure, consisting of bent metal rods, and has strips of bottle caps woven throughout exterior, forming body. Bottle caps are orange, with black and white text throughout. Caps are attached to frame with white wires. Giraffe has an oval-shaped body and flat angled legs. Long, looped tail extends outward at an angle. Neck is straight, supporting an oval-shaped head with protruding ears and hairy horns. Swirls, done in bronze-coloured wire, on either side of face, imitating eyes. Nose made of plain grey wire; ears, horns and tail are wrapped in white wire.

Culture
South African
Material
aluminium metal, plastic and dye
Made in
South Africa
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Puppet3471/2 a-b

Head of a female Bunraku theatre puppet (part a) with stand (part b). She has a white oval-shaped face, long white neck and elaborate black coiffure. She has a wide nose, large light grey eyes and her eyebrows are light blue. Her lips are painted dark red, teeth are black. Her hair is pulled back into three buns. Front bun is secured with cord, and the centre bun is held in place with a kushi (comb) and kogai (hair tool). Both are made of black lacquered wood with iridescent plastic decorations embedded in them. Designs are floral and coloured red, light purple, white, light pink and light blue. The bottom bun is secured with a two-pronged, gold-coloured metal hair pin. The top has a circular medallion with a floral motif. The head is attached to a wooden rod with a handgrip. Two cords, with toggles, run through the grip, and into the head, to control neck and eye movement. The grip fits into a wooden stand (part b), supporting the head at an angle.

Culture
Japanese
Material
wood, bamboo grass, metal, plastic, fibre, pigment, paint, dye and lacquer
Made in
Awaji, Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Silkscreened Bag3481/1

Canvas drawstring bag with repeating silkscreen-printed thunderbird motif. The thunderbird bodies are forward facing, with heads in profile. They are made of black designs with red highlights throughout. Black band border along bottom edge with alternating triangle motif. Bottom triangles are black. Top row has black triangular outlines; the rest of the space is naturally coloured. Black drawstring ties are on the front and back centre of bag, along the top edge. Holes for ties outlined with brass-coloured metal. Seam along back centre. Interior lined with clear plastic. Paper label with design and artist information affixed to base.

Culture
Kwakwaka'wakw
Material
cotton fibre, ink, nylon fibre, paper, metal and plastic
Made in
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Dress3485/1 a-b

Full length dress with long sleeves and a matching scarf (part b). Dress is made out of printed red and yellow cotton. Designs on red cotton are black teardrop shapes with yellow dotted lines. Designs on yellow are dark brown and light orange floral motifs with dots throughout. Front of dress is predominantly red, with two yellow panels extending from the waist down. Bottom edge is trimmed with yellow fabric, bordered by burgundy ribbons with embroidered geometric motifs. Motifs done in white. Back of dress is predominantly made of the yellow textile with two red panels running down the entire length. Sleeves are red and have yellow cuffs. Cuffs are trimmed with burgundy embroidered ribbons and circular, gold coloured beads. Dress has a square neckline with heavy embroidery around the edges and beneath it, forming a chest piece. Motifs are geometric and floral, with mirrors throughout, done in multiple colours. Beneath chest piece, a burgundy ribbon spans the waist. Burgundy tassels, with white and red beads, hang along the bottom edge. Two panels of sheer black fabric extend from the shoulders to the waist line, framing the chest piece, and hang loosely from there. The panels are trimmed, from the waist down, with burgundy ribbons and circular, gold coloured beads. Tassels hang from the bottom edges. Semi-sheer red undergarment beneath dress. Dress is unlined and has zippered opening along back. Scarf is rectangular and made of sheer yellow fabric. The left and right sides are trimmed with printed red cotton and large burgundy tassels. Tassels are attached to the scarf with strands of black, silver and red beads.

Culture
Saudi ?
Material
cotton fibre, synthetic fibre ?, glass, plastic, metal and dye
Made in
Saudi Arabia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Figure3462/35

Day of the Dead figure. Figure depicts a skeleton holding a bottle of Dos Equis brand beer. The skeleton has white hair, made from a cotton ball, and its head is attached to its body via a metal spring. The skeleton's clothes are painted on, and consist of a yellow shirt and long black skirt. The beer bottle is yellow, and has two red X's on the label. The skeleton is standing on a square, dark green base.

Culture
Mexican
Material
plastic, clay, paint, cotton fibre ?, synthetic fibre, metal and adhesive
Made in
Oaxaca, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Figure3462/48

Day of the Dead figure. Figure depicts a skeleton in a long, red dress and feathered hat. The dress has a high neck and short sleeves. Glitter is adhered to the sleeves, back, and skirt. A bow is sculpted into the hat, and a pink feather extends upwards from the cap. The skeleton is wearing long black gloves, and a gold pouch rests against its right hip. The skeleton's head is attached to its body via a thin metal rod. The skirt is hollow, and there is a hole in the bottom of the figure.

Culture
Mexican
Material
clay, paint, synthetic fibre, adhesive and plastic
Made in
Mexico City, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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