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AnkletK5.47

Skin band with beading on both sides. Black beaded geometric diamonds on white beaded background. Hide strips at both ends with holes perhaps for laces.

Culture
Xhosa
Material
skin, glass and metal
Made in
South Africa
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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OrnamentK4.60

Skin band with beading on one side. Beading is in sections of white, blue, and red. There is an additional piece of skin attached to one end that acts as a tie, joining the ends of the band together.

Culture
Maasai
Material
leather skin and glass
Made in
Tanzania
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Cantonese Opera PanelN1.682 b

Orange leg panels attached across the top by a wide linen band with two ties. On the front are Fu dog, butterfly and peony motifs in gold, pink, purple, green and blue on an orange ground. Beneath the butterfly motif are yellow, green, pink, turquoise and orange tassels. There are green glass eyes, tin reflectors and white fur on the panels. The backside lining is white cotton.

Culture
Chinese: Cantonese
Material
silk fibre, cotton fibre, rabbit skin, glass, brass metal, paste adhesive, paper, silver metal, gold metal and dye
Made in
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Cantonese Opera CollarN1.672 b

Pink collar with embroidery and brass frog closure. The collar is rounded at the back and pointed at the ends. On the front are bat and lotus motifs in gold and green. There is blue trim, gold braid and white fur around the edges. The bat has green glass eyes. The back lining is white cotton.

Culture
Chinese: Cantonese
Material
silk fibre, hemp fibre, cotton fibre, synthetic fibre, rabbit skin, dye, silver metal, gold metal and brass metal
Made in
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Cantonese Opera RobeN1.671

Pink robe with slender sleeves, side slits, side opening and angled neck. On the front, back and sleeves are bird, butterfly, lotus, peony and chrysanthemum motifs in silver, pink, yellow, green, blue and white on pink ground. The collar band has prunus and lotus motifs in silver on a blue ground. The sleeve and border bands have peony and hsi (double joy) motifs in silver on pink ground. There are green glass eyes, tin reflectors and fur on the front, back and sleeves. The inside lining is yellow linen.

Culture
Chinese: Cantonese
Material
silk fibre, cotton fibre, hemp fibre, rabbit skin, dye, silver metal, gold metal, brass metal and glass
Made in
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Cantonese Opera RobeN1.662

Ecru robe with slender sleeves, hoof cuffs, front and back slits and side opening. Dragon, bird, fish, crayfish, tree peony and wave motifs on front and back in blue, turquoise, green, pink and gold on ecru ground. The sleeve band has a butterfly motif in silver, pink and black on ecru ground. The sleeve cuff interior is lined with turquoise silk, embroidered with flower designs. There are green glass eyes, tin reflectors, knotted buttons and fur on the front and back. The inside lining is natural-coloured linen.

Culture
Chinese: Cantonese
Material
cotton fibre ?, hemp fibre, silk fibre, rabbit skin, dye, gold metal, silver metal, brass metal and glass
Made in
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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ShoesB629 a-b

A pair of slip-on shoes (parts a-b) with polychrome beads in floral patterns, on a blue velvet background. Navy blue velvet insole lining. Predominant colours are peach, pink, green, red, and yellow among silver-coloured work. The toes are pointed. The front of the inner edge of the shoe curves to a point inward. The bottoms of the soles are stamped: 'GENERAL BOOT HOUSE / NO.11.12 / Chandni Chowk DELHI' (size 14.5).

Culture
Javanese
Material
fibre, glass, plastic ?, metal and leather skin
Made in
Delhi, India
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Shadow PuppetIb442

A shadow puppet of a stylized figure. Has four light pink-purple arms, two of which are crossed at the front while the other two are moveable with rivets at the joints and a horn handle. There is a long central horn handle along the centre, slit vertically along both sides, and curving at the top. Holding a trident at the centre with one of the crossed hands. Wearing a halo-like headdress. The skirt has an elaborate green, orange, white, and yellow cut-out design . The purple-blue legs are wearing light pink-purple shoes. Standing on a natural-coloured water buffalo.

Culture
Javanese
Material
water buffalo skin, fibre, paint and horn
Made in
Java, Indonesia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Shadow PuppetIb437

A shadow puppet of a figure. Has a black face, and head with a series of circular holes in the hair or the headdress which curls upward and forward. Gold body. Wearing a checkered black and red skirt. Red ground in between the bare feet. There is a horn stick at the centre along the centre, attached with thread, slit vertically along both sides, and curving at the top. Handles are made of horn.

Culture
Javanese
Material
water buffalo skin, fibre, horn and paint
Made in
Yogyakarta, Java, Indonesia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Shadow PuppetIb324

A two-dimensional humanoid figure puppet with a one-piece wood body carved in low relief. Unpainted wood handle extends below the foot on the left. Articulate leather arms attached at the shoulder with knotted string and are jointed at the shoulders and the elbows. Wood sticks are attached to the palms to manipulate the arms. Profile body and face are looking to the right. The pink face has a grey beard and moustache. Grey hair. The eyes are large and open. The upper teeth are visible. Wearing a green tunic and trousers with a band of gold paint at the neck and the waist. The pink feet are wearing black shoes with red ground in between.

Culture
Javanese
Material
wood, paint and leather skin
Made in
Java, Indonesia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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