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SashN2.17

Narrow, rectangular sash with design. The design has several large motifs, including leaf, mask and square, on an orange-red and gold striped ground. The back lining is pink.

Culture
Japanese
Material
silk fibre and dye
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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MaskA6126

Carved, wooden, Hokhokw bird mask with a long beak and circular cutout nostrils. The beak is hinged with pieces of leather on either side, nailed to the jaw. The beak and nostrils are painted black with orange edging. There are five orange U-forms carved at the back of the beak running towards the nostril; in front of nostril is an orange, light orange and white U-form. Part of the nostril extends upward creating an ovoid shaped projection on top of the beak. The eyes are white, outlined in black on a white, ovoid shaped background with orange U-forms; brow is black. Attached to the top of the head are short strips of cedar bark creating a fringe. Tied to the sides with twine are small bundles of cedar; longer strips are attached to the bottom rim and hang down to cover the body of the wearer. The inside of the mask is hollow with the exception of an attached twine cord that assisted the beak in opening and shutting. The mask is painted black, orange and white with Northwest Coast stylized designs.

Culture
Kwakwaka'wakw
Material
cedar bark, wood, paint, fibre, metal and leather skin
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Power BoardA3797

Wooden figure of a duntsik or power board used in winter dances. The design is cutout with Northwest Coast stylized forms and outlined in black and white paint. The image represented is a sisiutl with its curled horns protruding from the top. The board has numerous rectangular pieces silver coloured foil adhered to the surface.

Culture
Kwakwaka'wakw
Material
wood, paint and metal
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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DressD1.13

Cream dress with pattern. The dress has a round neck and long cuffed sleeves. The overall pattern has small brown flowers with black and yellow centres. The inside is unlined.

Culture
Yakama
Material
cotton fibre
Made in
Yakima, Washington, USA
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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MaskA3792

Carved, wooden, supernatural bird mask with a long beak and ovoid shaped nostrils with U-form cutouts. The beak is hinged with pieces of rubber on either side, nailed to the jaw. The beak and nostrils are painted black with red edging. There is a red stylized design around the nostril, three white curved markings behind the mouth and a white stylized design on the bottom of the beak. The eyes are white, outlined in black on a white, ovoid shaped background; brow is black and there are two black split U’s along the back rim. Attached to the top of the head are strips of cedar bark that are short at the front and hang long at the back. Attached with twine to the top, back and bottom rim is a braid of cedar. Strips of cedar line the bottom rim and dangle down to cover the body of the wearer. The inside of the mask is hollow with the exception of an attached twine cord that assistants the beak in opening and shutting; cord is tied around a cylindrical shaped, wooden handle. The mask is painted black, red and white with Northwest Coast stylized designs.

Culture
Kwakwaka'wakw
Material
cedar bark, metal, rubber, fibre, wood, paint and feather
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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PanelN1.30

Ivory fabric, blue and white embroidery of flower, and black bands applique.

Culture
Chinese
Material
silk fibre
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Vest1404/28

Cream vest with appliqué and embroidery. The vest has a round neck, open sides and centre opening with large metal buttons. On the front and back is a black appliqué swastika motif with multicoloured embroidered symbols of the Eight Immortals. The edges and the large lower ruyi symbol have black and floral trim. On the front are two narrow panels with vase and floral motifs. On the back is one large panel with vase and floral motifs. The inner lining is red silk.

Culture
Chinese
Material
silk fibre ?, dye and metal
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Table Cover1404/22

Fuschia textile with centre seam, embroidered with gold metallic thread in diamond shapes with 's' curls, and leaves creating diamond shape inside. Two bands across, near ends, and outer border on all edges.

Culture
Western Indonesian
Material
cotton fibre ?, metal and dye
Made in
Indonesia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Leggings1404/20 a-b

Gold damask silk leggings (part a-b) with embroidery. The leggings are round at the top with a tie and frog closure, then taper downwards. On the front are embroidered peony, chrysanthemum, prunus, butterfly and fruit motifs on gold ground. The border above the hem has peony, prunus and tendril motifs in blue on gold ground. The damask is woven containing a floral and tendril motif. The inside lining is cream fabric.

Culture
Chinese
Material
silk fibre and dye
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Kimono JacketN2.208

Black haori (羽織) or jacket/overcoat with designs on the lower half. The neck and centre opening are edged with a wide black band. The sleeves are short with hanging panels and an opening under the arms. There are family crests or kamon (家紋) in the shape of white paulownia flower in a circle known as maru ni gosan kiri (丸に五三桐), two on the upper front, one on back and two on the back of both sleeves. The designs along the bottom hem and sleeves have snow covered pine tree and wave motifs in green, blue, brown and white on black ground. The inner lining is blue with the same pine tree and wave motifs.

Culture
Japanese
Material
silk fibre and dye
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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