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Bracelet3436/1

Silver bracelet with clasp hook. The widest part of the bracelet is one end, with a slot where the narrowest part of the bracelet, at the other end, hooks into it. Carved with Salish style curved and oval designs from one end to the other, with one somewhat V-shaped, more linear design, at the wider end. Some of the designs show through to the inside. DS 85 faintly carved inside, at the wider end.

Culture
Coast Salish: Musqueam
Material
silver metal
Made in
Musqueam, British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Container3443/9

Silver container shaped like a well. There is a short rounded base with a bowl inside. The sides are decorated with vertical lines, and three horizontal bands evenly spaced, and four flower decorations. Extending up on opposite sides are two flat, vertical arms with a crossbar at the top connecting the two. There is a maker's mark on the base.

Culture
Chinese
Material
silver metal
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Container3443/7 a-b

Silver container (part a) with glass insert (part b). The container is shaped like a four-petaled flower in cross-section, that tapers in from top to bottom, and stands on a raised base of the same shape. Each convex side has a different panel containing cherry blossoms or bamboo. The glass insert sits snugly within the bowl, and has the same flower-shape. Two makers' marks on base, including WH90.

Culture
Chinese
Material
silver metal and glass
Made in
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Container3443/5 a-b

Silver container (part a) with glass insert (part b). The container has a circular body, thick walls, and both top and bottom are flat with exception to the three feet. The sides are decorated with three raised cherry blossom designs, with the branch of each extending down to form each of the three feet. There is one inset rectangular panel with a raised design. The glass insert fits snugly in the bowl of the container. Mark on base: WH90

Culture
Chinese
Material
silver metal and glass
Made in
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Container3443/8 a-c

Small silver barrel-like container (part a) with small shallow bowl, and removable tube container (part b) with lid (part c). The container is oval shaped, with vertical lines on the side, and two horizontal bands of rope at both the top and bottom. On each of the long sides there are two crests within circles. The removable tube container also acts as a plug for a large compartment. The container has its own lid with holes that fits over the tube. Mark on base: ARTHUR & BOND. YOKOHAMA. STERLING.

Culture
Japanese
Material
silver metal
Made in
Yokohama, Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Container3443/3 a-b

Silver urn-shaped container (part a) with lid (part b). The body tapers inwards from a wide shoulder, and is decorated with bamboo. The lid inserts within the tall neck of the container. It has a wide cap, and holes surrounding the central knob. There are three makers' marks on the base, including WH. 90.

Culture
Chinese
Material
silver metal
Made in
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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String Puppet3351/1 a-c

Opera dei Pupi puppet of the character named Carlo Magno (King Charlemagne). Three-dimensional marionette carved of wood (part a) with detachable head (part b) mounted on a long, hooked metal rod. He wears a burgundy and gold tunic, purple-red velvet leggings, and a dark blue with gold brocade cape with a gold fringe. He also wears a silver metal belt, silver ankle guards, and a silver crown with deep red velvet underneath four arches, and surmounted by a small brass(?) globe and copper(?) cross. The crown is decorated with set glass(?) stones. His chest is embellished with a shiny woven textile, adorned with applique, sequins and looped-fringe, topped with a silver-coloured necklace with bejeweled cross (part c). The left wrist has a length of black cord tied to it, and the right hand is clenched in a fist, with a hole for an accessory to be inserted through. A metal rod with an eye hook at each end is tied to the right wrist. There is a metal band across the bottom of each heel. The body is jointed at the elbows, shoulders, and hips – with limbs held together by fabric underneath his outfit.

Culture
Sicilian
Material
wood, copper alloy metal, paint, fibre, plastic, glass, plant fibre and silver alloy metal
Made in
Catania, Sicily, Italy
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Amulet3420/68

Rectangular metal amulet with concave or "pinched" sides. The amulet contains layers of rectangles, diamonds, and triangles in silver with gold a gold diamond at centre. A raised silver sphere is set at centre. The front is etched with geometric designs and script. Strung on a long black fibre cord, which attaches at both upper corners of the amulet, with the ends hanging as tassels hang on either side of the amulet. Each tassel is wrapped with a brown and a green band. On the back, marked with five small vertical lines, one above two rows of two, with a horizontal line between the two rows of two, and an etched square with diagonal lines within.

Culture
Tuareg
Material
silver alloy metal, metal, fibre and skin
Made in
Mali
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Amulet3420/67

Rectangular metal amulet with concave or "pinched" sides and bottom. The amulet contains layers of rectangles, diamonds, and triangles in silver with gold and copper accents. A raised silver sphere is set within the diamond at centre. The front is etched with geometric designs and script. Strung on a long black fibre cord, which attaches at both upper corners of the amulet. The tassels are wrapped with thin bands of light brown, dark brown, and teal.

Culture
Tuareg
Material
silver alloy metal, copper alloy metal, metal, fibre and skin
Made in
Mali
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Amulet3420/69

Rectangular metal amulet with concave, "pinched" sides. The amulet contains layers of rectangles, diamonds, and triangles in silver with gold a yellow and orange resin(?) diamond with a raised silver sphere set at centre. The front is etched with geometric designs and script. Strung on a long black fibre cord, which attaches at both upper corners of the amulet, with the ends hanging as tassels hang on either side of the amulet. Each tassel is wrapped with a brown and a green band. On the back, an etched square with diagonal lines within.

Culture
Tuareg
Material
silver alloy metal, metal, fibre, skin and resin ?
Made in
Mali
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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