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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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BagH1.326

Dark brown leather bag with an overall lozenge pattern imprinted. The bag is square shaped with two small pockets on the front; each has a buckle fastening. The flap is rectangular and also has a buckle. The bag is decorated with cutout leather pieces and strips of woven, grey wool. Attached to the top is a long strap that has two metal buttons and a metal clasp.

Culture
Andes ?
Material
leather skin, iron metal, brass metal, wool fibre and fibre
Made in
South America
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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SheathH1.330

Long, tan-coloured leather sheath with two long fringes attached at the centre and the bottom. The main body of the sheath is stamped with geometric patterns of stars, dots and swirls, as well as the number 20. Strips of leather are decoratively braided over the middle and the bottom tip of the sheath. Three ring-like blue metal rivets fasten the top of the sheath. A leather loop is attached at the back of the top rim.

Culture
Chilean ?
Material
leather skin, metal and paint
Made in
Chile ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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LoomE324 b-d

Parts (b-d) of a loom. Part b: brown leather, rectangular shaped backstrap, decorated with a stamped pattern consisting of two rectangles edged with repeated lines of triangles with three flower-like images in the middle. In the centre is a circle with a landscape motif inside. Both edges are looped and have braided fibre twine attached. Part c: twisted fibre robe in blue, purple and white with tufts on either ends. One end breaks into two strands with loops on each. Part c: carved wood pick consisting of a green bird with a red stomach and long tail feathers at the top; the end tapers into a point.

Culture
Maya
Material
sisal fibre, leather skin, cotton fibre, wood and paint
Made in
San Antonio De Aguas Calientes, Sacatepequez, Guatemala
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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RingH1.66

Bronze, thin band, ring with a central, pricked, design of two dots followed by two partial swirls and a line which encompass a “v” design.

Culture
Andes ?
Material
copper metal
Made in
Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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PinH1.68

Metal pin with a large jointed-bodied fish with engraved diamond shaped scales, attached by a thin metal chain linked to a floral pin detailed with a curved edge, triangular cut outs, incised leaves surrounding an inlaid blue piece of glass.

Culture
Peruvian ?
Material
silver metal and glass
Made in
Peru ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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SpoonD4.110

Small, cast, silver spoon with a handle that ends in a feather-like shape. The bowl contains geometric figure of an eagle.

Culture
Navajo
Material
silver metal
Made in
Arizona, USA
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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EarringsD4.92 a-b

Silver, cast, dome shaped earrings (part a-b) decorated with a circle of small triangular indentations. The centre and outer rim are undecorated. Screw back soldered to the back of each.

Culture
Navajo
Material
silver metal
Made in
Arizona, USA
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BroochD4.98

Silver, cutout brooch in the form of a stylized figure consisting of a "rainbow" design - represents a ceremonial dancer doing a backbend. The features are very geometrical in shape. Soldered to the back are a pin and clasp.

Culture
Navajo
Material
silver metal
Made in
Window Rock, Arizona, USA
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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AxeK4.24

Axe composed of a wooden handle covered in copper with a rounded top end and a flaring butt end, a blade with two curves emerging from two small peaks at the centre of the blade and each ending in a serrated edge, and three arms that support the blade. The two outer arms are made of twisted metal, and the centre arm has two low relief faces on each side. The blade is decorated with a line of dots along the inner edge.

Culture
Kuba
Material
wood, copper metal and steel metal
Made in
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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