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PinEdz925

A thin cylindrical hairpin of hollow silver, tapering to a point, and round in cross-section (two-thirds of the length of the pin). The shank (remaining one-third) is stamped in a solid pattern of lozenges. At both ends, there are horizontal lines around the pin with short parallel lines on the longitudinal axis in between.

Culture
Chinese: Hakka
Material
silver metal
Made in
Tai O, Hong Kong, China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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ChainEdz922

A chain of circular double silver links, 0.6 cm. in diameter, for links. Soldered at each end, there are Netherlands Indies silver coins from 1945, denomination 1/10 g. Coins are attached by rings soldered at the centre on one side.

Culture
Chinese
Material
silver metal
Made in
Macau
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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ContainerEf277

Container with a swivel lid in a four-petaled lotus design. A knobbed handle protrudes from the top with a flower-shaped base. The container is divided into four compartments with a fifth circular compartment at the centre.

Culture
Indian: Northern Indian and Indian: Central Indian
Material
silver metal
Made in
India
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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PinA8091

Large safety pin. Sharp end of pin is secured by a rounded metal cap.

Culture
Coast Salish: Quwutsun'
Material
brass metal
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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SpoonC1540

A spoon that has a long handle finial of green jade. The metal part of the handle is twisted, and the bowl has a Maori-like figure in relief. Hallmarks include "L&S", an anchor, a lion, an "X", and a "6".

Culture
Maori
Material
silver metal and jade mineral
Made in
New Zealand
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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EarringsE193 a-b

Metal ear ornaments (parts a-b) consisting of three gold coloured Mexican coins of various dates (1961-1969) fastened together by metal links with a hook clasp backing. On the top of the coins is an eagle with a snake in its mouth, sitting on a branch and reads ‘Estados Unidos Mexicanos’. On the back of the coins is a woman’s profile on it and reads ‘Cinco Centavos’.

Culture
Zapotec
Material
metal
Made in
Tehuantepec, Oaxaca, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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EarringsE203 a-b

Metal earrings (parts a-b) with filigree work consisting of a small circle inside of a larger circle, both have a feather like design on the inside made of tiny strips of metal. The larger circle has a metal looped edge from which small vertical pieces of twirled metal hang and a thin wire hook and clasp passes through. A flower shaped piece of metal is soldered to the hook.

Culture
Zapotec
Material
silver metal
Made in
Juchitan, Oaxaca, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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EarringsE203 c-d

Metal earrings (parts a-b) dipped in gold(?) with filigree work consisting of a upside down heart-like shaped design attached to a ball detailed with a circular pattern made of tiny strips of metal. A thin wire hook and clasp is soldered to a flower shaped piece of metal.

Culture
Zapotec
Material
silver metal and gold metal ?
Made in
Juchitan, Oaxaca, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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PinH1.289

Metal pin has a spoon-like shape with scrolls at the base. The bowl has repoussé flowers and leaves. Liner pattern decorates the edges of scroll and bowl. The thin, rounded stem is slightly curved and pointed at the end.

Culture
Andes
Material
silver metal
Made in
South America
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureH1.72

Metal female figure, Mary, with child, Jesus; details of apparel, surroundings and facial features of Mary are engraved. The child is three-dimensional with little distinctive markings; back soldered to other figure.

Culture
Andes ?
Material
silver metal
Made in
Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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