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Tent Band1376/1

A long wide woven fabric band. Main design is consisting of an alternating pattern of geometric horizontal bands, one of which is white on a red background while the other one of which is yellow-green on a blue background. Mutli-coloured tassels are along one edge. Ends have braided fringe.

Culture
Afghan ?
Material
wool fibre ? and dye
Made in
Afghanistan ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Tent Band1375/3

A long wide woven fabric band. Main design is consisting of red, black, and brown triangles and diagonal lines on a green-brown background. Each end has two sets of fringes. Black, red, and green-brown tassels are at the ends.

Culture
Afghan ?
Material
wool fibre ? and dye
Made in
Afghanistan ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Saddle Blanket1376/13

Multi-coloured saddle cover constructed of wool cut pile textile and decorated with a large octagonal tribal symbol, surrounded by multiple rows of border designs. Roughly square in shape, but with two adjacent corners cut off at 45-degree angles to accommodate the shape of the back of the saddle. There is a 16 cm slit at the opposite end, close to the edge. Side edges are selvage; front and back edges are turned once and secured with a coarse running stitch.

Culture
Turkmen
Material
wool fibre ? and dye
Made in
Afghanistan ? or Turkmenistan ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Dress1201/1

Woman’s dress with multicoloured bodice, wrist-length wide sleeves, and very full, closely gathered skirt. The bodice front is embellished with a densely embroidered panel of floral forms and tree of life motifs in orange, white and green in chain stitch on maroon ground; appliquéd over the embroidery are four large, thick discs embellished with silver thread embroidery and mirrors on black ground, two located at the centre front and two over the breasts; the bodice back is made from deep pink and black striped textile. The neck opening is trimmed with silver thread embroidery; there is a button and loop made of twisted fibre at the centre back neckline. The sleeves consist of panels of red and orange cotton textile; wide cuffs are embellished with chain stitch embroidery on black cotton textile. The front of the skirt is made of plain black cotton textile; the back of the skirt is pieced from panels of machine-printed deep pink cotton textile and deep pink plain cotton broadcloth. Where the bodice and skirt join at the high waist, there is a large, red, triangular amulet attached at centre front, embellished with silver thread embroidery and silk or rayon tassels trimmed with cowrie shells and beads. A pocket is located on the left side of the skirt. Lengths of twisted brown cord hang from the sides of the bodice. The bodice is lined with coarsely woven cotton. There is a horizontal tuck in the skirt at hip level, and a there is a large plastic button on each shoulder.

Culture
Pashtun: Kuchi
Material
cotton fibre, silk fibre ?, rayon fibre ?, metal, cowrie shell, glass, plastic and dye
Made in
Afghanistan ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Painting527/25 d

Black, red and yellow painting of two zoomorphic figures standing, one on top of the other, on Sisiutl's head. The bottom figure holds a copper that it bites with a long snout. The top figure is bird-like and stands with large, open wings. From the central head, Sisiutl curls up on either side along the outer edges of the paper. "David Matilpi" is inscribed in black ink in the upper left corner.

Culture
Northwest Coast
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Figure1766/11 a-g

Ten figures representing people on a wood base. Facial features are outlined with red, and black. Table, and its accessories are accented with red and black. The main scene (part a) consists of a figure seated behind a table with a figure standing to his left and two captives kneeling before him. The wood base has many metal bits protruding, indicating the various detached standing figures (parts b-g). Part b: a man with his hands through a board; c: a man wearing a top-like hat while holding a red and black wood paddle in his right hand; d: a man wearing a rounded hat while holding a short stick in his left hand; e: a man wearing a rounded hat with both his hands flaring outward at his sides; f: a man wearing a top-like hat while holding a short red stick in his right hand; and g: a man with the top of his head flattened and his hands flaring outward at an angle from his sides.

Culture
Chinese
Material
wood, metal and ink ?
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Print408/3

Rectangular abstract image of a whale. Eye is in the middle and the dorsal fin is at the top along with the blow hole. Print is signed and dated on the bottom. Print is 121/295.

Culture
Haida
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Band1590/273

Curved wristband, the ends of which are turned outward. Scalloped design in centre ressembling a holly leaf, flanked by leaves. Zigzag border top and bottom. Cartouche within central design.

Culture
Eastern Woodlands
Material
metal
Made in
Montreal, Quebec, Canada ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Pendant1590/248

Hollow oval pendant with small thin loop attached to top. One side has engraved profile head with headdress of fur and feathers and large earring. Maker’s stamp below.

Culture
Eastern Woodlands
Material
silver metal
Made in
Quebec, Canada ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Brooch1590/224

Brooch with central heart-shaped cutout and top in shape of a bird with ourstretched wings, long curved neck and long beak. Fish shape at bottom of heart. Engraving on bird and fish. Cross-pin bent around brooch frame. Maker’s stamp on right wing.

Culture
Eastern Woodlands
Material
silver alloy metal
Made in
Quebec, Canada ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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