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Flute3287/2

Cylindrical flute with three openings along front. Top and bottom of flute are flattened. Two finger holes at the top and a large opening near the bottom. Six pointed star carved into flute beneath bottom opening. Snake carved above bottom opening. Snake's body curves out from around flute's right side. The head is directly above the opening, with forked tongue sticking out. Snake has thin diamond between its eyes, and diamonds and X's carved along its body. Only head and upper body of snake design are carved.

Culture
Interior Amazonia ?
Material
grass ?
Made in
Ecuador
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Tunic3287/1

Amazonian bark cloth vest. Vest is made from a single large piece of bark cloth. The sides are folded inwards and sewn across the shoulders with black thread, with circular cut-outs, on the folded and sewn edges, for arm holes. A teal half circle is drawn on both sides of the garment, with half on the front, and half on the back.

Culture
Interior Amazonia ?
Material
bark, plant fibre, cotton fibre ? and paint
Made in
Pastaza, Ecuador
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Container3197/13

Container made from the capsule shell of a brazil nut. Round shell has been cut smoothly in half to create a dish with a lid, with a small flattened foot area on the base. Rough, woody bark has been left in place. Three small round medallions of nutshell have been set into holes carved into the rim of the dish that correspond to holes in the lid, ensuring a tight fit between the two. A cone shaped handle coloured dark brown is attached to the top of the lid, around which is knotted plant fibre, which also encircles the container from top to bottom, further holding the lid in place.

Culture
Brazilian
Material
plant fibre and wood
Made in
Oriximina, Para, Brazil
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Container3197/12

Container made from the capsule shell of a brazil nut. Round shell has been cut smoothly in half to create a dish with a lid, with a small flattened foot area on the base. The woody bark has been removed, leaving the exterior smooth, with some natural scarring. Three small round medallions of nutshell have been set into holes carved into the rim of the dish that correspond to holes in the lid, ensuring a tight fit between the two. A round wooden handle is attached to the top of the lid, around which is knotted plant fibre that also encircles the container from top to bottom, further holding the two pieces together.

Culture
Brazilian
Material
brazil nut and plant fibre
Made in
Oriximina, Para, Brazil
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Container3197/11

Container made from the capsule shell of a brazil nut. Round shell has been cut smoothly in half to create a dish with a lid, with a small flattened foot area on the base. The woody bark has been removed, leaving the exterior smooth, with some natural scarring. Three small round medallions of nutshell have been set into holes carved into the rim of the dish that correspond to holes in the lid, ensuring a tight fit between the two. A round wooden handle is attached to the top of the lid, around which is knotted plant fibre that also encircles the container from top to bottom, further holding the two pieces together.

Culture
Brazilian
Material
brazil nut and plant fibre
Made in
Oriximina, Para, Brazil
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Dish3197/7

Bowl made from the capsule shell of a brazil nut. Top of shell has been shorn off to create a smooth, even rim, while base has been flattened. Interior is smooth. The woody bark remains on the exterior but has been partially sanded down. (Part of a set with 3197/4-6.)

Culture
Brazilian
Material
brazil nut
Made in
Oriximina, Para, Brazil
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Dish3197/6

Bowl made from the capsule shell of a brazil nut. Top of shell has been shorn off to create a smooth, even rim, while the woody bark remains on the exterior. Base has been flattened. Interior is smooth. (Part of a set with 3197/4,5,7.)

Culture
Brazilian
Material
brazil nut
Made in
Oriximina, Para, Brazil
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Dish3197/5

Bowl made from the capsule shell of a brazil nut. Top of shell has been shorn off to create a smooth, even rim, while base has been flattened. Interior is smooth. The woody bark remains partially on the exterior but has been mostly sanded down, with deep natural scars. (Part of a set with 3197/4,6,7.)

Culture
Brazilian
Material
brazil nut
Made in
Oriximina, Para, Brazil
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Dish3197/4

Bowl made from the capsule shell of a brazil nut. Top of shell has been shorn off to create an even rim, and woody bark has been removed, leaving exterior of shell smooth, with some natural scarring. A low, small round foot has been carved into the base of the shell. Interior is smooth. (Part of a set with 3197/ 5-7.)

Culture
Brazilian
Material
brazil nut
Made in
Oriximina, Para, Brazil
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Figure3197/15

Latex (balata) figure of an armadillo. Figure is made of dyed latex rubber, hand molded. Animal stands on four large feet, armoured body thick and deeply incised with plates. Tail pokes out behind, slightly curved. Small head looks forward, with upright ears, a pointed snout, and inset red beads for eyes. Underside of figure is concave.

Culture
Brazilian
Material
latex rubber and dye
Made in
Monte Alegre, Para, Brazil
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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