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ContainerEf152

Brass casting of casket in shape of mango seed. Does not stand free as both ends are pointed. Larger bottom is more than two thirds larger than the small, separately cast top (lid). Bottom has grid encircling circumference, perforated frequently, giving a lighter, more open effect. The tip of the lid has a hole through which string can be threaded. Both lid and bottom have hinge attachments on either side, one is permanently fixed and the other forms the latch.

Culture
Indian: Northern Indian and Indian: Central Indian
Material
brass metal
Made in
West Bengal, India
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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ContainerEf151

Brass casting of small casket mounted on small stand cast as part of main body of object. Lid, with knob, was cast separately. Hinge joints were cast as part of both pieces, 2 loops at each side of base and 1 on each side of lid. Small brass rod is pushed into one of the sides to form simple working hinge, while other side may be secured as a latch. Base is embossed along entire circumference with vertical bands of circles.

Culture
Indian: Northern Indian and Indian: Central Indian
Material
brass metal
Made in
West Bengal, India
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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PurseEf150

Unburnished brass, stylistic representation of fish, item is hollow but remains of central black clay core can be seen on inside of head and large bifurcated tail. Grilled portion on both sides gives light see through effect. Mouth is expansive, extending horizontally from 1 side of solid brass head to the other. Dorsal fin is articulated with 4 tops and 4 pectoral fins, 2 on each side.

Culture
Bengali
Material
brass metal and clay
Made in
Bankura, West Bengal, India
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureEf149

Light coloured brass representation of woman's head. Hair of brass with repeated lines drawn into bun at back of head. Neck flares out at upper shoulders then ends abruptly, forming wide solid base. Ears are S-shaped, wearing large trefoil earrings. Features are thick and large with circle designs on forehead, cheeks, and chin. Wears choker of small repeated circular designs.

Culture
Indian: Northern Indian and Indian: Central Indian
Material
brass metal and clay
Made in
Madhya Pradesh, India
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureEf148

Lightly burnished naturalistic rendering of a bull. The underside is open fretwork design exposing dark clay of original form. The legs are slightly irregular with no hooves and are solid cast. a long slender tail is supported by brass wire that appears to have been added after casting. The bull is wearing a choker of twisted brass coils and tiny pressed balls that ends in bell under throat. Trefoil designs are located all over back and blanket type decoration from end of hump to tail.

Culture
Indian: Northern Indian and Indian: Central Indian
Material
brass metal and clay
Made in
Madhya Pradesh, India
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureEf147

Light coloured brass representation of a scorpion. Tail is raised in the stinging position and claws are open. Form appears playful, with very fat, round body, disproportionately small claws, simplistic facial features of pressed circles of brass. Legs are joined to their pairs across back with raised brass ribbed design.

Culture
Indian: Northern Indian and Indian: Central Indian
Material
brass metal and clay
Made in
Madhya Pradesh, India
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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PipeEe24

An engraved metal pipe with a bowl and a stem. Dark blue cord goes through rings on the stem. Alternating pattern of leaf-like design and circles on the stem.

Culture
Mishmi
Material
metal
Made in
Arunachal Pradesh, India
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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CrossCa64

Cross pendant on a continuous chain without a clasp or an opening. The cross has four even arms and the top portion has triangular decoration with four holes and incised lines. The remainder of the cross is pierced by square openings and covered by 'x' incisions. Three arms have diamond-shaped tips with four incised circles divided by incised lines. The reverse side is plain with some minor incision marks.

Culture
Amhara
Material
metal, brass metal and silver metal
Made in
Ethiopia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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KeyEe52

A heavy flat metal key deeply in-cut to form an irregular geometric shape. Braided wool cord tied through curved piece of metal.

Culture
Ladakhi
Material
metal
Made in
Jammu-Kashmir, India
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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SpoonEe51

A long-handled spoon decorated on the front surface with an overall four-pointed star design. Horizontal bowl-shaped spoon at one end. At the opposite end, there is a shallow vertical scoop with a gentle curve and a ridge along the middle.

Culture
Ladakhi
Material
brass metal
Made in
Jammu-Kashmir, India
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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