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HatSf484

Brown felt fedora-style hat with a dark brown ribbon as hatband. Interior lined with white fabric and plastic "Extra Fino" label with coat of arms, printed in gold. Plastic brown sweatband.

Culture
Quechua
Material
wool fibre, plastic, synthetic fibre and dye
Made in
Cuzco, Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Skirt810/1

Skirt with two bands of an appliquéd fabric geometric pattern in red, blue, green and light blue on dark blue fabric with a light blue batik pattern and two bands of pink and white embroidery with a scroll design and appliqué rectangular pieces of multicoloured floral and geometric print fabric on a dark blue cotton background. Gathered at the waist.

Culture
Thai
Material
cotton fibre ?, synthetic fibre and dye
Made in
Thailand
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Hat867/8

Hat made of polished black cotton fibre (?) with two small rounded flaps at the sides with a pink synthetic fibre (?) edging, a silk fibre (?) ribbon border around the bottom edge of the hat with bands of blue, green and pink and white geometric patterns, and an overall domed shape. At the front edge of the hat is a row of metal domed ornaments with a shorter row of metal figures in relief, three of which have protruding three-lobed headdresses. There are five metal medallions with floral motifs and toothed edges. Three of the medallions have bells and other ornaments attached with chain, and one has two flower-like metal protrusions with green and pink fibre at the centre and a butterfly-like metal protrusion. There is a pink fabric pompom at the peak of the hat.

Culture
Kam
Material
cotton fibre ?, dye, synthetic fibre ?, silk fibre ? and silver alloy metal ?
Made in
Guizhou, China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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W'iigyet's Journey2573/1 a-b

A book (part a) and a feather (part b). The book (part a) has a brown cover and a title of 'W'iigyet's Journey' in black on the front. The pages are white with black lettering and artwork in red and black. A few pages have 'pop-up' artwork. Sections include the following: 'Introduction', 'W'ii Gyet's First Home', 'Feast of the Sun for The Creatures of the Forest', and 'Acknowledgements'. The book is signed and dated on the last page: 'Limited Edition of 10 / W'ii Gyet's Journey / August 2002 / Author / Artist Doreen Jensen / Collaborator / Paper Engineer cindy chan piper / Date December 2002 Edition No. 10'. The dark grey feather (part b) is attached to a twisted cedar bark cord and acts as a bookmark.

Culture
Gitxsan
Material
paper, cedar bark, feather, cotton fibre, plant fibre, synthetic fibre, wood, adhesive, leather skin and ink
Made in
Surrey, British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Cantonese Opera RobeN1.679 a

Red robe with wide extended sleeves, side slits, side opening and banded neck edge. Dragon, fish and wave designs on the front and back, in gold pink and blue on red ground. Collar, sleeve and border bands with endless knot, rare vase, wheel, hsi and double gourd symbols in gold and pink on medium blue ground. There are mirrors, green glass eyes and tin reflectors on the front and back. Belt carriers are silver chrysanthemums on light green ground stiffened with paper and glue. The inside lining is yellow linen.

Culture
Chinese: Cantonese
Material
silk fibre, hemp fibre, cotton fibre, synthetic fibre, dye, silver metal, gold metal, brass metal, glass, wood and paste adhesive
Made in
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Cantonese Opera RobeN1.676 a

Orange robe with wide extended sleeves, side slits, side opening and banded neck edge. Four-toed dragon, fish, waves, tree and peonies designs on the front and back, in gold, pink, and blue on orange ground. Collar, sleeve and border bands with rare vase, endless knot, wheel, double gourd and double cash symbols in gold and pink on medium blue ground. There are mirrors, green glass eyes and tin reflectors on the front and back. Belt carriers are gold chrysanthemums on deep pink ground stiffened with paper and glue. The inside lining is yellow linen.

Culture
Chinese: Cantonese
Material
silk fibre, hemp fibre, cotton fibre, synthetic fibre, dye, silver metal, gold metal, brass metal, glass, wood and paste adhesive
Made in
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Cantonese Opera RobeN1.673 a

Pink robe with wide extended sleeves, side slits, side opening and banded neck edge. Dragon, waves, fish, cloud, peony and bat designs in gold, blue, green, pink, and black on deep pink ground. Collar, sleeve and border bands with Buddhist, Taoist and hsi motifs in gold, silver, orange, pink, and green on royal blue ground. There are mirrors, green glass eyes and tin reflectors on the front and back. The inside lining is natural-coloured linen.

Culture
Chinese: Cantonese
Material
silk fibre, hemp fibre, cotton fibre, synthetic fibre, 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 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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Offering PaperEdz1111

Paper offering consisting of a wrapped paper parcel with purple and off-white floral patterned and red paper bound with grey synthetic twine. Held by the twine is a rectangular piece of paper with a multicoloured printed image depicting a purse, lipstick, a fan, jewellery, a watch, combs, and a mirror.

Culture
Chinese
Material
paper, ink, paste adhesive and synthetic fibre
Made in
Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong, China
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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