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ShawlCa36 b

Matching shawl for cotton dress (Ca36 a). The shawl is white and rectangular, with a black oda tree motif arranged in a staggered double row on both ends.

Culture
Oromo ?
Material
dye and cotton fibre
Made in
Ethiopia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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TunicCa35 a

White tunic that goes with trousers, shawl, and vest (Ca35 b-d) to form a suit. The tunic is white, opens on the sides and reaches mid-calf in length. The collar has a metal hook and clasp. There are two buttons beneath the collar on the front. The sleeves are long with three buttons on each cuff. There is a front pocket to one side with a button.

Culture
Ethiopian
Material
cotton fibre, plastic and metal
Made in
Ethiopia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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VestCa35 d

White vest made of a woven synthetic fibre, with a v-neck.

Culture
Ethiopian
Material
polyester fibre
Made in
Ethiopia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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ShawlCa35 c

Large shawl that goes with tunic, trousers, and vest (Ca35 a-b, d) to form a suit. The shawl is made of two pieces of white gauze and hand sewn together. There is a woven lime green and white geometric border and short white fringe along both ends.

Culture
Amhara
Material
cotton fibre and dye
Made in
Ethiopia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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PantsCa35 b

Trousers that go with that goes with tunic, shawl, and vest (Ca35 a, c-d) to form a suit. The trousers are white and lined with narrow legs. There are two side pockets, a watch pocket and two back pockets. There is a five-button fly and seven belt loops.

Culture
Ethiopian
Material
cotton fibre and plastic
Made in
Ethiopia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BraceletCa54

Bracelet composed of nine strands of giraffe hair bound and held in place by six red beads at each end.

Culture
Amhara
Material
glass and giraffe hair
Made in
Ethiopia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FluteCa52

Flute made from a section of bamboo grass with angled ends and four holes pierced through the side. Coated in clear lacquer.

Culture
Ethiopian
Material
bamboo grass and lacquer
Made in
Ethiopia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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OrnamentCa51

Ornament in the form of a cone-shaped, hollow brass (?) cylinder with both ends open. The ornament is completely covered with one plain, coiling design.

Culture
Amhara
Material
brass metal ?
Made in
Ethiopia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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AnkletCa49

Anklet of irregular shaped bronze (?) beads threaded together tightly on a strand of twisted cotton threads.

Culture
Amhara
Material
bronze metal ? and cotton fibre
Made in
Ethiopia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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AnkletCa48

Anklet of irregular shaped bronze (?) beads threaded together tightly on a strand of twisted cotton threads.

Culture
Amhara
Material
cotton fibre and bronze metal ?
Made in
Ethiopia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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