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Model HoeAc248

A one piece yellow-brown shaft which continues into a dark brown rounded elbow-shaped end. On the opposite side to the elbow projection is a flat rectangular metal blade inserted on a downward angle, and perpendicular to the shaft in dark brown wood. The upper blade corners are rounded, and the corners at the sharpened slightly convex end are squared. 'M' is engraved on the blade's underside.

Culture
Chokwe
Material
metal and wood
Made in
Luma Kasai, Angola
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Model HoeAc247

A one piece yellow-brown shaft which continues into a dark brown rounded elbow-shaped end. On the opposite side to the elbow projection is a flat rectangular metal blade inserted on a downward angle and perpendicular to the shaft in dark brown wood. The upper blade corners are rounded and the corners at the sharpened slightly convex end are squared. 'X' with upside down 'v' joining two lines is engraved on the blade's underside.

Culture
Chokwe
Material
metal and wood
Made in
Luma Kasai, Angola
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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ButtonEd5.2948

Round metal button with surface designs in high relief: barefooted man with cap is dressed in robe and draped pants. He walks with a fan in left hand. Pole in right hand is supported on shoulder; from top end, two items hang: disc of reddish-coloured copper inlay with engraved bird in centre, and triangular shapes in gold inlay. Bow of robe under chin, fan, and pole all in gold inlay. Area surrounding figure has blackened finish with remainder of button a silvery colour. Reddish-coloured reverse side with slightly elevated rim has angular cut copper loop attached. Two areas of green oxidation.

Culture
Japanese
Material
copper alloy metal, gold metal and copper metal
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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ButtonEd5.2949

Round metal button with surface designs in high relief: monkey-like human figure in copper inlay has bushy eyebrows and chin and wears cloth covering (in gold inlay) below large stomach. Stands on muscled legs while carrying on back, human. Latter dressed in long patterned robe; holds on by hands below other's chin while face looks back. Human's face, cloth head covering, belt, foot, and hands in gold inlay. Engraving on ground shows water, tree trunk, and limbs. Possible artist's signature engraved on left. Remaining area has blackened finish. Reddish-coloured reverse side with slightly elevated rim has angular cut copper loop attached.

Culture
Japanese
Material
gold metal, copper metal and copper alloy metal
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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ButtonEd5.2951

Round metal button with surface designs in high relief: robust figure of bald-headed man wading through water. He wears draped pants, cloak and carries items on his back from over-the-shoulder pole supported out front by both hands. Fan-like item in copper inlay attached to end of pole at his back. Elevation is highly polished to smooth gold-coloured finish. Reverse with elevated rim: central area has spotted copper and lacquer-like finish with soldered loop attached over top.

Culture
Japanese
Material
copper metal and copper alloy metal
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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RingEe59

A woman's silver ring with a raised silver setting into which a rectangle of red coral has been set. The engraving is partially worn off, leaving only a remnant of the design.

Culture
Ladakhi
Material
coral and silver metal
Made in
Jammu-Kashmir, 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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PipeEe23 a-c

A silver pipe made of three pieces including a straight stem (part a), a grooved wooden connecting plug (part b), and a hook-shaped bowl (part c). Two sets of rings are around the ends of the stems (parts a, and c) nearest the connector, from which extend four equally spaced vertical lines of melted wire decoration along the stems. Floral decoration around the exterior of the bowl (part c).

Culture
Mishmi
Material
silver metal and wood
Made in
Lohit, Arunachal Pradesh, India
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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ButtonEd5.2952

Round metal button with surface designs in high relief: dark finish overall; robust figure of bald-headed man wading through water. He wears draped pants, cloak, and carries items on his back from over-the-shoulder pole supported out front by both hands. Highest elevation is polished and smooth. Reverse with elevated rim. Central area has spotted copper and gold lacquer-like finish with soldered loop attached over top.

Culture
Japanese
Material
solder metal and copper alloy metal
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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DishIb370 a-b

Brass cover (part a) that has a dome shape rising to a pointed finial. Engraved and filled nielo technique design, worn in parts, of leaves, flowers, and tendrils with upper and lower halves divided by two plain bands. Six pointed lozenges join at the finial. Brass dish (part b) with a lip; interior tinned; and a leaf and tendril design in silver and brass. Centre has eight petalled floral design in silver and gold.

Culture
Javanese
Material
metal
Made in
Java, Indonesia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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