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NecklaceAa132

Long strand of ostrich eggshell beads of uniform size, interspersed with short pieces of brown reed. Strung on sinew and tied at the end with a strip of brown leather, which also ties the strand together in eight loops.

Culture
Khoisan ?
Material
ostrich egg, wood, sinew and leather skin
Made in
Botswana
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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ShovelAa130

Roughly shaped from one piece of wood, paddle-like end is slightly convex and tapers to narrow handle. Wood is various shades of brown, grey, and white. Paddle area has small hole drilled through and is blackened from smoke.

Culture
Khoisan ?
Material
grewium wood
Made in
Botswana
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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MaskEh86

Mask depicting Bita Sanniya (?): a humanoid face with bulging red-rimmed eyes, a short nose with a curved bridge, grimacing red lips with crooked white teeth, two red curved lines on either side of the mouth, brown plant fibre tufts on the brow as well as the upper lip, and strands of black hair on the chin. There is a strip of white fabric strung through two holes in the sides of the mask. A label on the reverse reads, "Bita Sanni" handwritten in blue pen.

Culture
Sinhalese
Material
wood, paint, plant fibre and hair ?
Made in
Sri Lanka
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Rod PuppetIb325

Three-dimensional male humanoid puppet: large head (part b) fits into body dressed in a shirt and skirt (part a), and a control rod (part d) with a long shaft that has been wrapped in pink sythetic twine, secured by resin ?, and the rod passes through the body into the neck of the figure's head. The figure has an off-white bag (part c) with an inscription in blue ink on one side, and what appears to be a representation of a domino on the reverse, also in blue ink. The body has jointed yellow arms, each with a long controlling rod attached. The figure is wearing an elaborate headdress with many elements: diadem, stylized bird with mouth open at rear, ear ornamentation. Face red with large eyes positioned directly ahead, and yellow neck. Beard and moustache painted on, and long black hair. Teeth protruding from upper jaw; fangs projecting from sides of mouth. Clothed in a black tunic shirt with white strip at the front. Orange sash over shoulder down back and front to waist. Orange material around hips; variegated blue band overlapping. Batik skirt of brown with dark blue and beige markings.

Culture
Sundanese
Material
wood, paint and cotton fibre
Made in
Java, Indonesia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Shadow PuppetIb271

Humanoid shadow puppet figure with handle extending down from feet and split on either side, attached with string. Skin is perforated to hilight linear detail. Head in profile and body in three-quarter view, standing on one foot with other knee raised. Arms oriented with elbows out and hands held with fingers loosely curled, palms up in front of chest. Head is green, large, and round with upturned eyes. Tusks on top and bottom at outer corner of mouth; one large tusk at front. Mouth is red; tusks white, fleshy nose. Body is tan with black perforated lines marking legs, genitals, protruding stomach.

Culture
Javanese
Material
skin, wood, paint and fibre
Made in
Java, Indonesia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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LadleAa32

Light brown wood ladle with a smooth surface and a wide flat bowl. End of handle is notched and roughly finished.

Culture
Khoisan ?
Material
wood
Made in
Okavango Swamps, Botswana
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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NecklaceAa31

Necklace of trade beads: red wooden beads alternating with small black beads; secured at back with white button. Dangling from necklace, there is a small section of white beads and a section of red beads that are strung together, ending with a large red wooden bead. Strung on sinew.

Culture
Khoisan ?
Material
wood, plastic and sinew
Made in
Okavango Swamps, Botswana
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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KnifeAa29

Cylindrical wooden handle with long metal blade which tapers on both sides to a point. Handle is carved near bottom to emphasize pommel. The blade, sharpened on both sides, is secured by a tong extending into the handle to the opposite end where it is bent to hold the blade.

Culture
Khoisan ?
Material
wood and iron metal
Made in
Okavango Swamps, Botswana
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureEf308

Light red, brown head with high elaborate incised headdress,mounted into a dark brown base, with post at back screwed into head for support.

Culture
Indian: Northern Indian and Indian: Central Indian
Material
sandstone stone and wood
Made in
India
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureEf306

Male human head mounted on square wooden base. Figure has headband with repeated incised pattern; inner ears have ring designs. Diamond shaped mark on forehead. Large moustache. Wears neckband and ornament. Brown residue in ears, around eyes; light brown residue around throat.

Culture
Indian: Northern Indian and Indian: Central Indian
Material
brass metal and wood
Made in
India
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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