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Dance Skirt3522/17

Dance skirt consisting of a cloth band with strands of yarn extending from the bottom edge. Yarn is done in sections of black, yellow and orange; strands are longer in the centre than outer edges. All the strands have groupings of beads at their ends; done in red, dark blue and light blue. The cloth band is black and has flower-like designs, done in cowrie shells. Centre of band has a flower design framed by single cowrie shells; cloth ties on either end of band, for securing.

Culture
Krahn
Material
synthetic fibre ?, cotton fibre, cowrie shell, plastic and dye
Made in
Liberia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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T-shirt3483/4

Yellow t-shirt with identical printed design on left breast and back. Design is of a person sitting cross-legged on the ground. Their left hand is covering their face, right is resting against their leg and gesturing to a red plate with a vatu banknote on it. Large red text, in Bislama, is printed to the figure’s right. On the front, the text translates to: “Are you able to eat money?!”. On the back, the text translates to: “Selling land? Think carefully about it…”. Black text underneath the figure, spanning the entire bottom half of the t-shirt, translates to: “Are you able to eat money?!”.

Culture
Ni-Vanuatu
Material
cotton fibre, synthetic dye and plastic ink ?
Made in
Vanuatu
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Parka3496/1

Parka style inner and outer coat set. Both are hooded with front centre openings, secured with zippers. Outer coat is made of light blue synthetic material, unlined. Inner coat made of white wool, lined with dark blue silk-like fabric. Two large pockets, with deeply curved openings, on either side of outer coat. Cuffs and bottom edge are trimmed with Delta Braids. Ribbon is light yellow, bordered with red along the top and brown along the bottom. Repeating pattern of green squares framing a dark purple rectangle throughout centre of yellow band. Repeating pattern of three birds embroidered along cuffs and bottom edge of inner coat. Standing pink and green birds face one another with a purple bird in between, facing forward. Wings and legs are highlighted dark green, red and light green. On the chest, on either side of the centre opening, are standing red birds with dark yellow highlights, facing one another. Cuffs, bottom edge and hood of inner coat are trimmed with white fox fur. Manufacturer's mark stamped to exterior of the inner coat's hood.

Culture
Inuit
Material
synthetic fibre, wool fibre, white fox skin, dye and metal
Made in
Holman, Northwest Territories, Canada and Ulukhaktok, Northwest Territories, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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T-shirt3483/6

Large, light blue t-shirt with printed design on front, and text on the back and sleeves. Design is made up of text, in Bislama, forming a dark green plastic bag. Text translates to “No plastic bags, please!”. Extending from the top of the bag is a long, knotted strap. Small tassels protrude from the bottom corners. Logos for the Vanuatu Climate Action Network and the Oxfam charity organization are printed on the sleeves in black. Across the back of the t-shirt there is dark green text, in Bislama, asking individuals to sign an online petition.

Culture
Ni-Vanuatu
Material
cotton fibre, synthetic dye and plastic ink ?
Made in
Vanuatu
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Blouse3515/8

Black short-sleeved woman's blouse with a back neck closure. Front and sleeves of blouse are heavily decorated with embroidered floral motifs. Diamonds, filled with geometric motifs, are spread across front. Sleeves decorated with floral and geometric bands. The embroidery is mostly done in dark pink with light green, orange and white highlights throughout. Back is undecorated. Additional pink and green floral fabric around armpits, connecting sleeves and body of blouse.

Culture
Nuristani
Material
synthetic fibre, fibre and dye
Made in
Nuristan, Afghanistan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Mask3440/2

Paper mache Day of the Dead mask. Humanoid male with sunken eyes, a wide nose, and rounded face. Black curl painted along top edge of mask, in centre of forehead and in between thin eyebrows. Curl imitates hair. Black fuzzy fabric glued to sides of face and above mouth, imitating sideburns and chevron moustache. Face is painted pink beige, and nostrils and lips are red-pink. Eyes are blue, with black trim around them and their irises. Four gold-coloured teeth glued to top lip. Holes in mask for eyes, nose and mouth. Eye holes are oval-like and in between the painted eyes and eyebrows. Holes drilled into either side of mask, with an elastic cord knotted through. Inscription written inside mask.

Culture
Mexican
Material
paper, paste adhesive, fibre, synthetic fibre, paint and dye
Made in
Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Mask3440/3

Paper mache Day of the Dead mask. Humanoid male with sunken eyes, a wide nose, rosy cheeks, and rounded face. Multiple black curls painted along top edge of mask, in centre of forehead and in between bushy eyebrows. Curls are imitating hair. Black fuzzy fabric glued to sides of face and above mouth, imitating sideburns and handlebar moustache. Black dot painted on chin. Face is painted pink beige, and nostrils and lips are red-pink. Eyes are light blue, with black trim around them and their irises. Long eyelashes are done in black. Four gold-coloured teeth glued to top lip. Holes in mask for eyes, nose and mouth. Eye holes are oval-like and in between the painted eyes and eyebrows. Holes drilled into either side of mask, with an elastic cord knotted through. Inscription written inside mask.

Culture
Mexican
Material
paste adhesive, fibre, synthetic fibre, paper, paint and dye
Made in
Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Squid Net3393/6

A small cast net used for catching squid. The net is green with a fine, diamond mesh weave. A strand of plant fibre has been wound through the rim of the net's opening. Tied to this strand are four large, brown and cream cowrie shells. Holes have drilled through the tapered ends of the shells so as to attach them. A long, brown braided rope is tied to the opposite side of the net and is wrapped around itself in a loose coil.

Culture
Fijian
Material
synthetic fibre, plant fibre and cowrie shell
Made in
Fiji
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Doll3477/3

Doll representing a woman carrying a baby. Doll is made of brown fabric and has short black hair. Her facial features are stitched on with thread. She has long thin eyebrows, small eyes, a straight nose and smiling mouth. Eyebrows are done in black, eyes are white and black, nose and mouth done in pink. She is wearing a Basotho-style hat, woven out of plant fibre. The hat is conical with a wide circular brim and loop on top. Hat is stitched to head along forehead. She is dressed in a white short sleeve blouse and red skirt. Both items have curvilinear designs across them, done in black. Skirt also has floral motifs and repeating pattern of Basotho-style hats. Skirt has a back opening and a manufacturer’s mark(?) is printed along the bottom edge. Woman has a white, yellow and brown checkered and striped blanket wrapped around her shoulders, secured with a safety pin. Tucked in the blanket, on her back, is a baby covered in a white and green geometric patterned cloth, with a central house design. Baby is made from brown fabric and has small eyes and a smiling mouth stitched on in white thread. Doll is attached to a white metal stand.

Culture
Basotho
Material
cotton fibre, synthetic fibre, plant fibre, metal and dye
Made in
Lesotho
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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