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TextileH1.16

Bright multi-coloured wool yarn on textile in floral motif around wavey line, and another band of pink and black sawtooth design above. Pleated.

Culture
Andes ?
Material
cotton fibre, wool fibre, synthetic fibre ? and dye
Made in
Ecuador
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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TextileH1.17

Plain, neutral coloured textile with floral motif around a wavey line, in multi-coloured and black embroidery in wool yarn and cotton. Center seam.

Culture
Andes ?
Material
wool fibre, cotton fibre, synthetic fibre ? and dye
Made in
Ecuador
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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MaskA5267

Male human mask with articulated ears, a large, protruding nose, sunken eyes, and fake fur attached as mustache and eyebrows. Cord ties at back. Canvas-like material nailed along the top to create a hood.

Culture
Kwakwaka'wakw
Material
alder wood, synthetic fibre, fibre and metal
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Cantonese Opera RobeN1.675 a

Ecru robe with wide extended sleeves, side slits, side opening and banded neck edge. Four-toed dragon and fish designs on the front and back, in gold, pink, blue on orange ground. Collar, sleeve, and border bands with endless knot, rare vase, wheel, hsi, and double gourd symbols in gold and pink, red and blue on white ground. There are mirrors, green glass eyes and tin reflectors on the front and back. Belt carriers are silver chrysanthemums on deep pink ground stiffened with paper and glue. The inside lining is ecru 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 RobeN1.672 a

Pink robe with wide extended sleeves, side slits, side opening and banded neck edge. Four-toed dragon, fish, waves, pearl, peony, bat and fungus motifs on the front and back, in gold, pink, green and blue on deep pink background. Collar, sleeve, and border bands with the eight Taoist immortal symbols in gold, silver, pink and orange on medium blue ground. A tie fastening allows the collar to be detachable. There are mirrors, green glass eyes and tin reflectors on the front and back. The inside lining is natural-coloured jute.

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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Hanging3639/5 a-d

Weaving (part a) with hanging bar (parts b-d). Weaving has ground of natural white wool; design features a central rectangle consisting of columns of chevrons trimmed with triangles along the top and bottom edges. Red-brown, grey, and checked bands divide the columns. Chevrons are done in rows and alternate directions; done in black, white, and mint green. Top and bottom sides of rectangle are trimmed with white bands with red-brown triangles of varying sizes. Right side of box bordered with thin band of semi-circles and a striped line; left side has wavy lines with solid and dual-coloured diamonds. White, with red-brown, fringe along left, right and bottom edges; hanging pocket sewn on back, along top edge. Hanging bar (part b) consists of cylindrical rod with two animal heads on either end, to prevent weaving from sliding off (parts c-d). Animals are open-mouthed and their facial features are made up of formline design elements.

Culture
Coast Salish: Musqueam
Material
dye, wool fibre, wood and synthetic fibre
Made in
Musqueam, British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Hat3619/1 c

Part of a three piece gbariye (also see 3619/1 a-b). Hat has a circular top and straight sides that flare out slightly towards base. Background is white, with dark blue-purple diagonal lines overtop. Darker and wider diagonal lines cross others throughout; blue-purple thread is metallic. White and dark gold embroidery across top of hat, and around opening. Embroidery on top consists of central sun-like design with concentric circles around it; scallops and loops along edges of circles. Border design around opening consists of alternating knot and sun-like design. Interior of hat is lined with white cotton.

Culture
Yoruba
Material
cotton fibre, synthetic fibre and dye
Made in
Nigeria
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Pants3619/1 b

Part of a three piece gbariye (also see 3619/1 a and c). White pants with wide waistline that taper to narrow legs; made up of strips of cloth stitched together along the long edges. Background of strips is white, with silver and dark blue stripes overtop; threads are metallic. Openwork bands, made up of repeating crosses, along lengths of strips at varying distances. Heavy dark grey embroidery around leg openings, and along lower half of outer seam. Designs are an assortment of curvilinear, circular, and geometric motifs; together they form a crown-like pattern. Seam pockets on either side of waist, along front of pants. Small opening at front centre of waistline, for fastening and tightening pants.

Culture
Yoruba
Material
cotton fibre, synthetic fibre and dye
Made in
Nigeria
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Robe3619/1 a

Part of a three piece gbariye (also see 3619/1 b-c). Sleeveless white robe with large arm openings; robe flares out underneath the arms. Robe consists of strips of cloth stitched together along the long edges. Background of strips is white, with silver and dark blue stripes overtop; threads are metallic. Openwork bands, made up of repeating crosses, along lengths of strips at varying distances. Heavy embroidery around neck opening and across chest; done in pink and grey. Circular neck opening, with split, is trimmed with wide border made up of bands of swirls; edges of border are scalloped. Three flower-like designs frame bottom edge of neck opening on front; diamond, made up of swirls, frames bottom edge of neck opening on back. Two slits cut into either side of the chest; surrounded by identical borders and flower-like designs. Interior of robe is unlined.

Culture
Yoruba
Material
synthetic fibre, cotton fibre and dye
Made in
Nigeria
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Collar3627/1 f

Ruffled lace-like collar with embroidered neckband; secured at the back with large hook and eye closure. Band has a black border along the top edge with floral designs running through centre; trimmed with scallops. Main body of band is orange with alternating squares made up of geometric motifs; done in white, pink, yellow, dark green, black, red, and dark blue. Interior is lined.

Culture
Czech
Material
synthetic fibre, cotton fibre, metal and dye
Made in
Moravia, Czech Republic
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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