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InkN1.539 a-b

Set of two ink slabs, both rectangular in shape with gilded Chinese characters in intaglio: (a) has three male figures in a landscape scene in low relief on one face, the fipside has a series of intaglio characters in gold with a seal-like box at the base, one of the sides has "MADE IN HONG KONG" in low relief characters, and the opposite side has a series of Chinese characters; (b) has a series of three gold intaglio Chinese characters on one face, and the reverse has a series of low relief Chinese characters.

Culture
Chinese
Material
adhesive, charcoal and gold metal
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BroochN1.310

A metalwork brooch with a rectangular shape that tapers slightly at one end and has both ends rounded. The brooch is made of inlaid light blue kingfisher feathers outlined with metal and is decorated with a pearl(?) in the middle of an auspicious character, with a pink stone below.

Culture
Chinese
Material
pearl ?, gemstone mineral ?, kingfisher feather, silver metal and gold metal
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BookN1.549

A paper book with an off-white cover. Cover has a design in blue consisting of a boy, and a girl with a dog, Chinese characters and in English, "MADE IN CHINA". The pages consist of blank squares for writing.

Culture
Chinese
Material
paper, ink ? and fibre
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Fingernail GuardN1.249 a-b

Two (parts a-b) metalwork pieces that have a long convexly curved fingernail-shape with the bottom ends folding over each other to make a circular enclosure. One piece (part a) has a design consisting of blue and turquoise enamelled flowers with leaves around the fingernail-shaped part and a circle around the circular enclosure part. The other piece (part b) has a design consisting of blue, yellow, and turquoise enamelled books around the fingernail-shaped part and a flower around the circular enclosure part.

Culture
Chinese
Material
copper metal, enamel and silver metal
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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MoneyN1.100 a-b

A small circular metal coin (part a), and a wood stand (part b). On one side of the coin (part a), there are eight trigrams in relief arranged in a circle while there are Chinese characters in relief on the other side. The stand (part b) has a semi-circular shape within which to fit the coin into the slot, and another slightly wider semi-circular shape to create two legs.

Culture
Chinese
Material
brass metal and wood
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureK2.42

Standing metal figure of a crowned member of the royal court with ceremonial sword (eben) in his right hand, which is bent forward at the elbow. He is wearing armour and a helmet; stack of coral beads wrapped around his neck (odigba). His left arm is resting, bent at the elbows so that his hand can rest on the front of his dress. Stiff angular lines with a geometrical pattern of diamond-shaped lattice work on the dress. He is wearing an elaborate helmet with three protrusions sticking upward. The sword has a lanceolate shape which tapers downward and then flares outward at the end where there are two flat circles and a twisted loop. Has a brown patina. On a flat rectangular base.

Culture
Edo
Material
copper alloy metal
Made in
Nigeria
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureK2.41

Standing metal figure of a crowned member of the royal court holding a ceremonial sword (eben) in his right hand which is bent forward at the elbow. His left arm is resting, bent at the elbows so that his hand can rest on the front of his dress. Stiff angular lines with a geometrical pattern of diamond-shaped lattice work on the dress. He is wearing an elaborate headdress with three protrusions sticking upward; stack of coral beads wrapped around his neck (odigba). The sword has a lanceolate shape which tapers downward and then flares outward at the end where there are two flat circles and a twisted loop. Has a brown patina. On a flat rectangular base.

Culture
Edo
Material
bronze metal
Made in
Nigeria
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureK2.32

Rather plain and somewhat crude standing figure holding a pot on the head. Carved with eyes having eyelids, a nose, and a closed mouth. Has a neck. There is a collar on the short-sleeved garment which spreads out from the waist as a skirt. From the wide chest the elbows are bent so that the arms are upright to hold a pot on the head with the hands, which are grooved to indicate fingers. The knees are slightly bent.

Culture
Igbo ?
Material
wood
Made in
Owerri, Nigeria
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureK2.244

Woman's figure with bearded man's face on back of her head. Elongated neck and elaborate coiffure. Black painted wood. Much stylized human figure, black, with faces on both sides of the head. One face has large open eyes, two grooved brow lines, a big nose with wide nostrils, and a wide mouth with a double arrow-point-like incised design on each cheek. The other face has small open eyes, a slight upraised brow, a small nose, and a small mouth with slightly fuller cheeks, and a goatee. The elongated neck has five protruding bulging rings. The wide shoulders round out to the arms which are bent so that the hands are underneath the belly of the face with large open eyes. Figure has breasts, and a naval on the one side with the large open eyes while the figure has a flat chest (or back ?) on the other side with small open eyes. The side with the large open eyes has feet with toes while the side with the small open eyes has rounded feet. At the top of the heads, there is carved a three-curved hair line across the middle while at the sides of the heads, there is carved a three-curved hair line with incised line patterns. On a base.

Culture
Igbo ?
Material
wood
Made in
Aba, Nigeria
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureK2.214

A wood figure ithe closed oval eyes, heavily lidded underneath. The eyebrows are grooved. There is a nose and a wide open mouth with teeth. A pair of diagonal tribal scars are on cheek with another horizontal pair leading to the laid back ears. Carved rounded hair line above the head. Large bulging stomach, under which the hands rest. Short, stubby legs bent slightly at the knees. Colour: black.

Culture
Ibibio
Material
wood
Made in
Ikot Ekpene, Nigeria
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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