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Baby CarrierNbz800 a-b

Coiled cedar root basketry cradle (part a) with slat foundation and sides. Cradle is rounded at the higher, wider proximal end and is tapered and narrow at the distal end. Fully beaded overcast rim. Remainder of the cradle is plain on the inside and decorated with beading and imbrication on the outside. Rim pattern has mainly canary grass with several repeats of alternating cherry bark and grass. There are seven side coiled rows. First two rows repeat a pattern of closely spaced grass chevrons alternating with wider spaced red or dark brown cherry bark chevrons. Rows three and four repeat above pattern in alternating areas. Rows five and six feature three vertical red cherry bark lines alternating with a darker diamond or x-shaped pattern. Row seven is undecorated. No foot. Plain coiled bottom. Tumpline or carrying strap (part b) with wool wefts and multiple element warps is weft-faced plain weave in a light white-brown and red zigzag pattern. On each end of the strap, there is a machine-stitched, hide backed strip of plaid material which has a shell button on the strap end and a button hole at the other. Each end is buttoned over a strip of hide which is tied on each side of the cradle just below the rim with small strips of hide. There is a small piece of cordage tied to one side.

Culture
Coast Salish: Sto:lo
Material
cedar wood, cedar bark, canary grass, skin, shell, fibre, wool fibre, cherry bark and cedar root
Made in
Harrison Lake, British Columbia, Canada ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BagIh210

Woven pandanus bag done in a plain diagonal plaiting with a top strip of a more intricate triangular geometric pattern. Long braided straps with tassels on the ends are made from thirteen small braids converging together on either side of the bag.

Culture
Ni-Vanuatu
Material
pandanus leaf
Made in
Vanuatu
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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SarongEi38

Full-length skirt of black faille weave cotton has band of thinner cotton cloth stitched to the top. Midway down, thick transverse band of alternating sections of maroon then beige stripes with pink, yellow, and white interspersed. Central in design and stitched over a join is line of maroon embroidery sections alternating with other colours. At top and at base of faille weave piece are one transverse band each of small maroon with some yellow and pink stripes bordered by white.

Culture
Burmese
Material
cotton fibre and dye
Made in
“Myanmar” ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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SarongEi37

Full-length skirt of black faille weave cotton has band of thinner cotton cloth stitched to the top. Midway down, thick transverse band of alternating sections of marron then beige stripes with pink, yellow, and white interspersed. Central in design and stitched over a join is line of maroon embroidery sections alternating with other colours. Below thin cotton section, transverse set of lines in white, yellow and maroon form a band. Lower portion of skirt is embroidered acrylic (?) in sections of vertical evenly-spaced rows, each a joined diamond design in alternating yellow, maroon, pink, green, and white. Also, zigzag motifs include three vertical lines and sections of horizontal bands predominantly maroon with other colours interspersed.

Culture
Burmese
Material
acrylic fibre ? and cotton fibre
Made in
“Myanmar” ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BlouseEi39

Two identically cut panels; sleeveless; stitched together at sides; hidden seams; hemmed; v-shaped neck front and back. Red felt trim cut along one side in repeating pattern of peaks. White, yellow, green, and pink lengths of rickrack trim stitched overtop. Trim borders armholes, front and back of neck, and hem, then extends further to form tassels. Embroidered motif of green flower stalk with pink and yellow flowers repeated to follow trim around hem, arm, and neck openings.

Culture
Karen
Material
rayon fibre, synthetic fibre ? and wool fibre ?
Made in
“Myanmar: Bago, Toungoo ?” ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BagEi40

Square bag made with cotton appliqué. The surface is decorated with an orange square border followed by four concentric squares in orange, light orange, green and white. The middle has a dark blue cotton square with multi-coloured stripes embroidered in various patterns. Central square is bright orange. Arranged symmetrically at corners of appliqué design are small semi-spherical silver ornaments, two of which have a string of white shells, a blue bead and brown seeds hanging down. Tassels of multicoloured wool, strings of white-glazed clay beads, brown seeds, shells and squares covered in multicoloured thread hang from two corners of bag face. Two ends of black looped strap form sides of bag; finished off in orange appliqué and multicoloured tassels on the bottom edge.

Culture
Hmong
Material
cotton fibre, shell, seed, silver metal ?, glass, clay, wool fibre and dye
Made in
“Myanmar: Shan, Keng Tung” ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BagEi41

Red wool brocade on black cotton fabric in diamond pattern; two pieces stitched together. One side has five horizontally placed silver cup-shaped ornaments, opening sewn facing inward, each with five long three-dimensional triangles suspended on two levels by chain. Central fabric of bag folded upwards from base. Two ends of looped strap done in red brocade to form sides of bag are folded inward by doubling strap over. This causes two seams on either bag face to occur centrally, and black strap to have double thickness. Ends finished by adding band of white weft lines then unravelling black fabric and twisting two strands each to form tassels. Along top, colourful embroidered crosses occurring four on each bag face, and spaced yellow weft lines, all horizontally placed. Silver is tarnished and one cup has only two triangles suspended from it.

Culture
Kachin
Material
silver metal, cotton fibre and wool fibre
Made in
“Myanmar” ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BlouseEi42

Two identically cut black cotton panels; sleeveless; stitched together at sides; hidden seams and hem. V-shaped neck front and back. Red wool trim cut along one side in repeating pattern of stepped-pyramid shapes; white rickrack trim stitched overtop. Both border armholes and front and back of neck then extend further to form tassels. Lower blouse area has horizontal woven bands front and back of supplementary weft float patterning. Embroidered on cotton, green vine and pink floral repeating pattern follows trim around arm and neck openings.

Culture
Karen
Material
wool fibre and cotton fibre
Made in
“Myanmar” ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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ButtonEd5.2948

Round metal button with surface designs in high relief: barefooted man with cap is dressed in robe and draped pants. He walks with a fan in left hand. Pole in right hand is supported on shoulder; from top end, two items hang: disc of reddish-coloured copper inlay with engraved bird in centre, and triangular shapes in gold inlay. Bow of robe under chin, fan, and pole all in gold inlay. Area surrounding figure has blackened finish with remainder of button a silvery colour. Reddish-coloured reverse side with slightly elevated rim has angular cut copper loop attached. Two areas of green oxidation.

Culture
Japanese
Material
copper alloy metal, gold metal and copper metal
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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ButtonEd5.2949

Round metal button with surface designs in high relief: monkey-like human figure in copper inlay has bushy eyebrows and chin and wears cloth covering (in gold inlay) below large stomach. Stands on muscled legs while carrying on back, human. Latter dressed in long patterned robe; holds on by hands below other's chin while face looks back. Human's face, cloth head covering, belt, foot, and hands in gold inlay. Engraving on ground shows water, tree trunk, and limbs. Possible artist's signature engraved on left. Remaining area has blackened finish. Reddish-coloured reverse side with slightly elevated rim has angular cut copper loop attached.

Culture
Japanese
Material
gold metal, copper metal and copper alloy metal
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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