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CrossCa50

Cross pendant composed of four teardrop-shaped lobes, each ornamented with three small spheres on the sides as well as twisted silver wire coiled around a circle at the centre. A single band of twisted silver wire ornaments the edge of each lobe on the reverse. A loop is attached at the top.

Culture
Amhara
Material
silver metal and metal
Made in
Ethiopia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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CrossCa47

Cross pendant with a circular shape composed of perforated shapes and a series of three-pointed protrusions surrounding a central circle with an equal sided cross. The pendant is hinged to a plated brass loop, and the chain it hangs from alternates plain and twisted wire links.

Culture
Amhara
Material
metal and brass metal
Made in
Ethiopia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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CrossCa46

Cross pendant composed of four arms, each with three pointed protruding elements and ornamented with one large and several smaller coiled wire circles within which are raised solid spheres. A hinged piece with a loop at the top, also ornamented with coiled wires and solid spheres, is attached at the top of the cross. The pendant is strung on a chain of alternating plain and coiled links with a hook fastener.

Culture
Amhara
Material
metal
Made in
Ethiopia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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CrossCa45 a-b

Cross pendant, silver plated, decorated with coiled metal and small raised spheres and strung on a chain with alternating plain and coiled links. Part a is the bottom portion of the cross pendant and part b is the top portion.

Culture
Amhara
Material
silver metal, brass metal, metal and copper metal
Made in
Ethiopia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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CrossCa44

Cross pendant cast in brass with inscriptions on one side along the horizontal bar, a vertical diamond design, and a loop at the top. Strung on a chain of plated silver.

Culture
Amhara
Material
brass metal and copper metal
Made in
Ethiopia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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CrossCa43

Cross pendant with four equal sides, each formed by a triangle with a triangular hole at the centre and a protruding element with three lobes. A loop is attached at the top.

Culture
Amhara
Material
metal
Made in
Ethiopia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Fly WhiskCa41

Fly whisk with a long handle in black and white alternating braided hair with a wire loop at the end and a domed base with a band of green and orange cotton cloth. Strands of loose white hair taper towards the ends.

Culture
Ethiopian
Material
cotton fibre, horse hair, metal and dye
Made in
Ethiopia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Thumb PianoCa63

Thumb piano composed of a rectangular box with one end concavely carved and a series of metal tongues secured over a lateral bar at the other end. The tongues are held in place with strips of wood attached through holes in the wooden body, which is carved out underneath. A beveled peak ornaments the top end.

Culture
Ethiopian
Material
metal and wood
Made in
Ethiopia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BellCa59

Bell, split on the sides. The top is bridged with wire on which a clapper is tied. Wood fibre is tied around the top.

Culture
Ethiopian
Material
iron metal and wood
Made in
Ethiopia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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TextileCa34

A coarse cotton embroidered cloth. Top is folded over and sewn, forming an open tube; unfinished bottom edge; sides are sewn. Centre has an abstract cross-like motif with a light blue circular ring outlined with black in the middle, around, and through which, a light blue line outlined with black spirals into three three-triangular point cross-like shapes that have dark green and bright blue centres and a stem that has light green, dark green, and bright blue centres. Bright blue, light green, and dark green lines create a spiral cross shape effect around the central light blue circular ring shape.

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