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SpoonN2.315

Spoon with a very small, shallow bowl and a thin handle. Metal has oxidized, leaving a rough, mottled green patina.

Culture
Okinawan
Material
bronze metal
Made in
Okinawa, Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Tea ContainerN1.128 a-b

Bottle-shaped, hexagonal brass container with six scalloped feet, a flat top, and a round, vertical spout with cylindrical cap lid. The six sides are engraved with human figures, flowers, and characters, respectively.

Culture
Chinese
Material
brass metal
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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SwordK2.408 a-b

A metal sword with a beaten metal blade (part a) which has a fuller that has three ridges, of which the central ridge extends longer than the outer ones. There are two crescent moon shapes near the middle of the blade on each side. Floral decorations beaten on hilt which has a pommel, grip, and cross-guard. The sheath (part b) is sewn and embossed with a geometric pattern cut on sheath leather which is dyed ochre red and pale green. Cotton thread gird with huge tassels in red, green, and yellow.

Culture
Nupe
Material
brass metal, steel metal, leather skin and cotton fibre
Made in
Nigeria
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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PinM4.46 a-b

Pair of gold-plated silver pins (parts a-b), semi-hemispherical in shape with a large round hole in the centre. Floral filigree decoration is applied all around the outer surface. The edge consists of a tooth-like border composed of groups of small dots. Both pins are similar in appearance.

Culture
Saudi ?
Material
silver metal and gold metal
Made in
Saudi Arabia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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RingM4.40

Large, metal ring consisting of a thick, round top with scallop edge and central rosette design. There is partial decoration on one of the sides that appears to match the design on top; the other side is missing this piece.

Culture
Saudi ?
Material
brass metal
Made in
Saudi Arabia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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DaggerM4.39 a-b

Silver dagger with overall scroll and flower design. The cylindrical handle of the blade (part a) flares to create a crescent shaped end. The sheath (part b) is lined with wood and has a tear shaped metal pendant attached at the top.

Culture
Saudi ?
Material
steel metal, wood and silver metal
Made in
Saudi Arabia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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ScalesK2.88 a-b

A scale consisting of a metal rod with a metal pan hanging from each end, with three lines of thread. Simple geometric pattern on pans: one pan has two circular lines (part b) and the other pan has a circular line at the centre and a crescent shape along one side (part a).

Culture
Asante
Material
brass metal and fibre
Made in
Ghana
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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RattleA8043

Flat, circular rattle made of copper. The rattle has long fringes of wool threaded around its sides and handle. The copper has been hammered and beaten into shape. Holes have been drilled along the edges to insert the wool fringe.

Culture
Coast Salish: Quwutsun'
Material
wool fibre and copper metal
Made in
Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Sawtoothed BladeD1.241

Saw-toothed metal blade with perforated haft.

Culture
Ktunaxa
Material
brass metal
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Sample: PaperN2.1286 a-l

Twelve rectangular sheets of handmade paper (parts a-l). Assorted colours including gray, yellow, navy, pink, and white. Some have designs of stripes, coils and dots.

Culture
Japanese
Material
rice paper and dye
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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