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NecklaceH2.131 c

Part of a necklace consisting of grey seeds clumped together in an elongated oval shape. The seeds all have either purple, blue or gold sequins with a white bead on top and a metal wire loop keeping the layers together. Each seed has a wire loop bottom which fastens to a brass chain.

Culture
Andes ?
Material
metal, seed and glass
Made in
Ecuador
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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RattleA2125

Two metal bowls wired together and nailed to a wood handle which is wrapped with beige cloth. Centre is painted with a red design on a cream background. One side has an eight-pointed star motif with a face inside that has two upward curved eyes and an open mouth showing two plain teeth while the other side has a face motif that has two circular eyes with brows above, nostrils, and a closed mouth on the upper portion of a copper with an upward pointing arrow on the lower portion of the copper and a T-shape at either side. Cedar bark is attached on one side in between the rattle and its handle.

Culture
Northwest Coast
Material
fibre, cedar bark, metal, wood and paint
Made in
British Columbia, Canada ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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PinN1.305 a-b

Two pins (parts a-b) that each have a short thin flat rod with a point at the bottom end and a flower with leaves finial at the top. The flower is made of a central pearl (one missing) that has petals made of inlaid light blue kingfisher feathers outlined with metal. The leaves are made of light green jade. There are eye-hooks in between the leaves. Part of a set of bridal ornaments.

Culture
Chinese
Material
kingfisher feather, jade mineral, gold metal, brass metal and pearl
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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OrnamentN1.309

A finial in the form of a cicada. The body is orange-pink cream-coloured with wings that are made of inlaid light blue kingfisher feathers outlined with metal. The legs are made of coiled metal wire with various decorations including a rounded light green stone, four elaborately carved flat dark green stone pieces that have a circular orange stone piece topped with a seed pearl? There is a pearl beaded flower near the head with two pairs of yellow and orange-red circular coiled wires in between. Part of a set of Chinese bridal ornaments.

Culture
Chinese
Material
pearl ?, kingfisher feather, gold metal, brass metal, mineral and stone ?
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Hair OrnamentN1.138 a

An ornament in the form of a potted plant, and a butterfly. The pot is made of inlaid two-toned blue kingfisher feather outlined with metal, and is decorated with a two flower design consisting of orange beads, and seed pearls (?). The plant has flowers made of a central orange bead within a circular brown bead, and having quadrangular-shaped petals made of seed pearls (?). The leaves are made of inlaid two-toned blue kingfisher feather outlined with metal. The butterfly has a pink body, shaped green wings, a pair of pink, and green coiled antennae, and a pair of metal coiled antennae with a pearl (?) at the end. Part of a set of Chinese bridal ornaments.

Culture
Chinese
Material
brass metal, metal, glass, kingfisher feather and pearl ?
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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PinN1.324

A metal rod that has a finial at the top consisting of a butterfly. The body is an elaborately carved piece of light green stone. The wings are made of orange beads. The antennae are made of inlaid two-toned blue kingfisher feathers outlined with metal. Part of a set of Chinese bridal ornaments.

Culture
Chinese
Material
stone, glass, brass metal, gold metal and kingfisher feather
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureN1.131 a-dd

Wedding procession with thirty miniature figures in polychrome. The first two figures, arranged two by two, wear red tunics and carry gongs and red flags. The next eleven figures--arranged in four rows of two and one row of three--wear green tunics and play various instruments. The following eight figures--wearing blue tunics--are arranged evenly in front of and behind a sedan chair they are carrying; chair is primarily red with ornate decoration on the top and sides. The final sixteen figures wear green tunics and carry clear, spherical lanterns with red characters painted on them, mounted on long, curving poles.

Culture
Chinese
Material
clay, plastic, metal, wood and paint
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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DollN2.940

Geisha doll with full length figure dressed in a robe, predominantly of gold, green, and orange. Trim is red and white. Elaborate coiffure. Her hair is adorned with gold and pink flowers and red hair accessories. Some of her hair is tied up above her head and some of it flows down the front at either sides. Her left hand is upraised while her right arm is bent at the elbow so that her right hand can hold a piece of the fabric through which her left hand is attached. Standing on a black rectangular wood base.

Culture
Japanese
Material
silk fibre, wood, metal and fibre
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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NecklaceEdz1405

A metal chain with seventeen charms attached: three amber beads; one amber ingot; one jade ring; one jade bead; two coins with square holes; a piece of coral; a jade disc with a round hole; one carved peach kernel; a carved monkey holding a peach; a jade Buddha's hand; a jade lotus; a pilgrim's gourd; a silver, and bird claw sword; and a bird's beak mounted with silver.

Culture
Chinese
Material
nut, beak, silver metal, claw, stone, coral, metal, amber stone and jade mineral
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Bell RattleEd1.285

Plain handle with circular ring at one end, 3.5 cm in diameter. There are twelve bells attached to four prongs in a circle at the other end. Each bell is globular with a slit opening and no clapper.

Culture
Korean
Material
brass metal and metal
Made in
Korea
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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