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ShoesEf367 a-b

Pair of black suede shoes (a-b) with brown leather soles. The shoes are decorated with a band of black leather that has a repeating abstract pattern in gold foil. There is also a paisley shape on the toe in the centre of which is depicted a woman with one arm extended upwards, the other downwards, with an abstract vegetal design border, also in gold foil on black leather. A thin, tapering strip of leather extends up and over the upper at the toe.

Culture
Indian: Northern Indian and Indian: Central Indian
Material
skin, dye and metal
Made in
India
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Bone ApronEe4.36

Bone apron with five rectangular medallions at the top that are elaborately carved with human figures. These are connected by horizontal double strands of bone beads and several smaller medallions of varying shape. Hanging vertically from this material are varying numbers of strands of bone beads which are joined and divided by 28 carved square medallions of varying size and pattern. Some of the designs are flowers, birds, shells, and concentric circles. All beads and medallions are a light brown and yellow colour with some dark brown patches. There are 15 tassels and 15 balls attached to the apron at the edges.

Culture
Tibetan
Material
bone, fibre and skin
Made in
Tibet
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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SpearK5.125

Spear with iron spearhead that has curved bottom edges, straight sides, a pointed tip, a centre ridge, and a short shaft. The long wooden shaft is cylindrical overall with a conical end. The spearhead has been lashed to the wood with leather ?, and the shaft has been wrapped with a leather strip just before the conical end.

Culture
Swazi
Material
stem ?, leather skin, wood and iron metal
Made in
Swaziland
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Shoes2668/19 a-b

Oval shaped pair of shoes (parts a and b) that are decorated with metal sequins and glass beads overall. On each shoe, the toe portion has an appliqued butterfly(?) design embellished with metal sequins and glass beads and is trimmed with white fur(?). There is a fibre loop attached to the back rim of each heel. Fibre cording is threaded through the loop and ties around the ankle. The soles are leather and are painted white. The inside of shoes are stitched with white fibre.

Culture
Chinese: Cantonese
Material
cotton fibre, synthetic fibre, metal, skin, paint and glass
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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SpearK5.129

Spear with iron spearhead that has a very short shaft, curved sides, a pointed tip, and a centre ridge. The spearhead end is bound to the wooden shaft with leather, sinew or hide strips near the top of the shaft.

Culture
Zulu
Material
skin, sinew, wood, iron metal and metal
Made in
South Africa
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Shoes2668/18 a-b

Pair of green and white women's shoes (parts a and b). Wide opening at the top. Fabric around opening is higher at the heel than at the toe. Large green pom-pom of gathered fibre threads are attached to the toe. A thick green band is wrapped around the lower portion of the shoe and is embellished by scrolled designs made with silver and white sequin beads. Fibre cording is looped through an opening at the top of the shoe to be wrapped around the ankle. On the inside of each shoe, there are handwritten Chinese characters in blue.

Culture
Chinese: Cantonese
Material
cotton fibre, synthetic fibre, skin, paint and ink
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Cantonese Opera RobeN1.617

Dark purple robe with wide extended sleeves, side slits and side opening with ties. On the front and back is a square rank panel with lotus and wave motifs in silver on turquoise ground. The collar, sleeve, side and hem borders have fish, wave and peony motifs in silver, orange, pink on blue ground. There are tin reflectors and white fur on the front and back. The belt carriers have prunus and bird motifs in turquoise and blue on a mauve ground stiffened with paper, wood and adhesive. The inside lining is yellow linen.

Culture
Chinese: Cantonese
Material
silk fibre, hemp fibre, cotton fibre ?, synthetic fibre, dye, silver metal, brass metal, rabbit skin, glass, wood, paper and paste adhesive
Made in
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Cantonese Opera VestN1.633 a

Long turquoise vest. The vest has a centre opening with frog closures and embroidered ties. The collar border has prunus and butterfly motifs on an orange ground, with blue trim. On the front and back are crane, chrysanthemum, wave and pearl motifs on a turquoise ground. The border around the edges has a prunus motif on a turquoise ground with blue trim. The front hem is white cotton, rounded upwards and covered with small orange tassels. The tassels are formed around cores of rolled cardboard. There are tin reflectors, green glass eyes and white fur on the front and back. The inside lining is natural-coloured linen.

Culture
Chinese: Cantonese
Material
silk fibre, hemp fibre, cotton fibre, dye, brass metal, silver metal, gold metal, rabbit skin and paper
Made in
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BagN1.247

Pouch with steel and flint. The top of the pouch has a small rectangular dangling hook. The bottom of the pouch has a flat convexly curved edge. There are four Chinese characters across the upper front of the pouch, which read "peace is happiness".

Culture
Chinese
Material
steel metal, fibre, flint mineral, leather skin, brass metal, silver metal and copper metal
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Cantonese Opera RobeN1.625

White robe with wide extended sleeves, side slits, and side opening. Dragon, fu dog, bird, wave and peony motifs on back and front in silver, blue, turquoise, pink and mauve on a white ground. Neck, sleeve and border bands with peony, prunus and bird motifs in turquoise, blue, mauve and pink on white ground. There are mirrors, green glass eyes and tin reflectors on the front and back. Belt carriers are bird and prunus motifs in pink, gray, white and yellow on turquoise ground, stiffened with cardboard, wood and glue. The inside lining is white linen.

Culture
Chinese: Cantonese
Material
silk fibre, hemp fibre, cotton fibre ?, tin metal, glass, rabbit skin, wood and paste adhesive
Made in
Guangdong, China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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