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Leg BandsD3.54 a-b

Rectangular band of beading; multicoloured geometric patterning on white ground. Stands of wool protrude from either end; red, yellow, purple. Beads are white, red, three shades of blue, black, orange, light and dark green.

Culture
Anishinaabe ? or Cree ?
Material
glass, wool fibre, cotton fibre and dye
Made in
Manitoba, Canada ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BasketK4.208

Rectangular basket with an oval rim that has black beaded imbrication and a coiled handle at either long side. Main design consists of three wide horizontal black stripes that have two or three rows of diagonal natural-coloured lines within.

Culture
Barotse
Material
bark and palm leaf
Made in
Zambia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Vest698/13

Blue panel vest. The panels are woven from predominantly blue fabric with white and gray pieces. The vest is made of four woven panels, stitched together at the back, sides and top. An opening is left between the upper panel sides for the arms. The front is left open. The edges are edged with dark blue fabric. The inside upper back is made wider by a dark blue fabric square, decorated with white stitching in a zigzag motif.

Culture
Japanese
Material
cotton fibre and dye
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Vest698/12

Blue panel vest. The panels are woven from predominantly blue fabric with white, brown and gray pieces. The vest is made of four woven panels, stitched together at the back and top. The sides are connected by two blue fabric bands on either side. The front is left open. The edges are edged with dark blue fabric. The inside upper back is reinforced with a dark blue fabric square, decorated with white stitching in a diamond motif. The inside is unlined.

Culture
Japanese
Material
cotton fibre and dye
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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SkirtN1.85

Small turquoise damask skirt with cotton waistband, centre slit and embroidery. The damask is woven containing a geometric and floral pattern. On the front are peony and bat motifs in red, orange, yellow, blue and white on turquoise ground. The border along the hem has peony and lotus motifs among others, in white, light and dark blue on black ground. The inside lining is pink silk.

Culture
Chinese
Material
cotton fibre and silk fibre
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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SkirtN1.82

Red skirt with pleats and embroidery. Across the top is a wide cotton waistband with one green loop. On the edges of the skirt and pleats are solid black borders, some with an added border of purple, blue and white zigzags. On the front and back are polychrome panels of butterfly and peony motifs in pink, red, yellow, blue, green and black. The inside is lined in green damask woven with a floral pattern.

Culture
Chinese
Material
cotton fibre and silk fibre
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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SkirtN1.77

Dark red damask skirt with pleats and embroidery. Across the top is a wide cotton waistband with two blue loops. On the edges of the skirt are borders with lotus, chrysanthemum and peony motifs in blue and white on black ground. On the front and back are panels with butterfly, lotus, chrysanthemum and peony motifs in gold, blue and white on dark red ground. The inside is unlined.

Culture
Chinese
Material
banana fibre and silk fibre
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Cantonese Opera ArmourN1.683 a

Black armour robe with slender sleeves, epaulets and a side opening with brass frog fasteners. Below the waist, the armour divides into one front panel and three back panels. On the front are fu dog, butterfly, cash, sun and prunus motifs in silver, green, pink, red, purple and orange on a black ground. The collar band has butterfly motifs in silver, pink, yellow, green and white. The sleeves have butterfly, peony, prunus, and swastika motifs in silver, pink, white, blue, purple and green. On the back are bat, fish, endless knot, peony, prunus and chrysanthemum motifs in silver, pink, purple, green, blue and orange on a black ground. On each of the large back panels there are five tassels in yellow, green, orange, light and dark pink. On the front are three large tassels in orange, yellow and pink. There are green glass eyes, tin reflectors, white fur and hexagonal mirrors on the front and back. The inside lining is white cotton.

Culture
Chinese: Cantonese
Material
silk fibre, cotton fibre, rabbit skin, glass, brass metal, paste adhesive, paper, silver metal, gold metal and dye
Made in
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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TunicCa35 a

White tunic that goes with trousers, shawl, and vest (Ca35 b-d) to form a suit. The tunic is white, opens on the sides and reaches mid-calf in length. The collar has a metal hook and clasp. There are two buttons beneath the collar on the front. The sleeves are long with three buttons on each cuff. There is a front pocket to one side with a button.

Culture
Ethiopian
Material
cotton fibre, plastic and metal
Made in
Ethiopia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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CoverN1.13 a-b

Velvet covers with metal applique and fringe (part a-b). The cover has a velvet centre panel and surrounding border. The panel is maroon with a green centre and corners. Both the oval-shaped centre and corners have scalloped edges. The border is multicoloured with red, green, blue and purple sections; the majority of sections being red and green. Metal decorations are sewn over the surface of the panel and border. The decorations include birds, crabs, dragons, butterflies, peonies, chrysanthemums and narcissus as well as gold thread and sequins. Along all four sides is a metal chain-link fringe, in the shape of flowers and leaves. Part (a) and (b) are the same.

Culture
Chinese
Material
metal, cotton fibre ? and fibre
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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