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OrnamentM4.42

Silver metal ornament consisting of a disc with a sunburst-like design with numerous small chains hanging along the entire edge. The disc is slightly domed with a central, round protrusion with a red piece of glass in the centre. The design consists of a filigree pattern with elongated teardrop shapes emanating from the centre. Around the edge is a chain fringe with leaf dangles on the end. One chain has a thin circular disc with a floral design on it. The back is flat and slightly concaved.

Culture
Saudi ?
Material
glass and silver alloy metal
Made in
Saudi Arabia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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NecklaceM4.47

Silver necklace consisting of a hollowed cylinder with a central lozenge and flower design and domed, circular filigree ends. From the bottom hangs three short chains, one partial chain and three long chains that hang off of a central, circular piece with a red piece of glass. Rolled up nside the cylinder is a long page of scripture from the Koran that has blue and yellow colouring on it.

Culture
Saudi ?
Material
silver alloy metal, glass, paper and ink
Made in
Saudi Arabia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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OrnamentM5.19

Silver plated copper chain and cross pendant in the form of an elaborate three barred Russian Orthodox cross, hung on a heavy scrollwork chain. The pendant is circular in shape with a scalloped edge and circles on the middle of edge. The inner portion has heart-like shaped cutouts that gives the centre its cross-like appearance.

Culture
Russian ?
Material
silver metal and copper metal
Made in
Russia ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BookM4.17 a-c

Koran and case (parts a-c). The small Koran (part a) consists of tiny handwriting on paper bounded together and covered in a red cloth that once held decoration. The metal case (part b-c) that holds the book is rectangular with a crosshatched border and alternating diagonal stripes (plain and floral). There are two loops on side for stringing. Part c is a rectangular lid that slides into the opening of part b.

Culture
Egyptian ?
Material
silver metal, paper and fibre
Made in
Egypt ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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LampK2.271

Plain evaporated milk tin lamp made of odd bits of tin and bottle cap. The body is cylindrical in shape with a small funnel and wick holder soldered into place at either side. The body has remnants of an old paper label.

Culture
Hausa
Material
tin metal, paper and paint
Made in
Zaria, Nigeria
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Mate StrawH1.313 a-b

Plain stem, brass straws (parts a-b) consisting of decorated, spoon shaped rounded ends with small circular holes soldered to a long metal tube that is slightly tapered at the top. Part a: decorated with an incised dotted edge lining a liner geometric design that encloses a singular flower with leaves in low relief. The base and the back of the circular end have a foliage pattern. Part b: decorated with crosshatched triangles framing a bouquet of flowers in a scallop edged vase. The back has a foliage pattern.

Culture
Chilean
Material
brass metal
Made in
Chillan, Chile
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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NecklaceE193 d

Metal necklace consisting of two rows of ten gold coloured Mexican coins of various dates fastened together by metal links that support two gold coloured, circular disc pendants with overlaid floral embossed wreathes, attached to a larger and a smaller coin. 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 in profile with ‘Cinco Centavos’.

Culture
Zapotec
Material
metal
Made in
Tehuantepec, Oaxaca, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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NecklaceE193 e

Metal necklace consisting of thirty-eight gold coloured Mexican coins of various dates (1956-1969) fastened together by metal links that support a gold coloured, circular disc pendant with an overlaid floral embossed wreath that is attached to a large coin. Hanging from the disc are three metal flowers in a cone shape and three large coins. 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, the coins have a woman’s profile and read ‘Cinco Centavos’.

Culture
Zapotec
Material
metal
Made in
Tehuantepec, Oaxaca, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BraceletE193 c

Metal bracelet consisting of nine gold coloured Mexican coins of various dates (1955-1969) fastened together by metal links with a hook clasp at the end. On the top of the coin is an eagle with a snake in its mouth, sitting on a branch and the words ‘Estados Unidos Mexicanos’. On the back is a woman in profile and ‘Cinco Centavos’.

Culture
Zapotec
Material
metal
Made in
Tehuantepec, Oaxaca, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BottleB710

Silver bottle that has a bulbous shape around the bottom and a long, upward flaring, cylindrical neck with a a lid attached by a wire chain. Geometric plant motifs in bands. Main design around the middle of the bulbous lower portion consists of a vertical oval pattern band bordered by floral motifs and key-like patterns. At either ends of the neck, there is a horizontal border band design that consists of a key-like pattern and an inward pointing, petal-like pattern. The lid has multiple concentric petal-like patterns with a long knob at the top.

Culture
Balinese
Material
silver alloy metal
Made in
Bali, Indonesia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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