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Ancestor Figure3308/3

Glazed ceramic ancestor figure. Figure has a conical body with two holes where arms should be. Each arm hole has stamped triangles encircling it. The figure's head is shield-like and convex and attached at the tapered point of the body. The face is decorated with stamped facial features and a built up long rectangular nose. Tied to the head is a headdress made of woven white and red fishing net, with a single white and brown feather extending from the top. The figure wears a skirt with a fringe, knotted at the waistband. The skirt alternates between natural yellow-brown fibres, red fibres, and white net fibres. Around the waist and neck are two ceramic ornaments strung on twisted fibres. Within the body hang three light yellow glass skulls that are visible through the armholes. The artist's initials are carved into the figure's neck, and behind both the chest and waist ornaments - 'JKT'.

Culture
Torres Strait Islander
Material
clay, glaze, plant fibre, synthetic fibre, feather and glass ?
Made in
“Torres Strait Islands: Erub Island” ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Figure3321/13

Ancestor figure made of wood with copper and shell inlay. Figure is shown seated on a platform with feet together, and hands on ankles. He wears a tall elaborate headdress with rolled side elements represented with rope-like inlaid copper. The same copper is heavily wrapped around each forearm. The chest, nipples, top of head, front of headdress, and edge of platform are inlaid with small circular copper pieces. He has a very narrow and pointed face, with lips and jaw jutting out, and eyes of inlaid cowrie shells.

Culture
Chokwe
Material
wood, copper metal, cowrie shell and stain ?
Made in
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Figure3321/12

Female figure made of wood. Figure is shown kneeling, with her hands placed on her pregnant stomach. The abdomen is marked with a double-line diamond around the naval, and two crosshatched rectangles on both sides of the abdomen and lower back. She has deeply set cowrie-shaped eyes, a large pointed nose, wide lips and a strong cheekbones. She wears a large headdress with a concave top surface and rounded sides. She has bare breasts and pronounced vagina.

Culture
Kuba ?
Material
wood
Made in
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Figure3321/5

King figure (ndop) made of carved ivory. Figure sits cross-legged on a square platform with a drum(?) in front. His eyes are closed, right hand placed on his knee, and he holds a ceremonial knife in his left hand. He wears a distinctive projecting hoe-shaped headdress with carved decoration around the edge and on the top surface. His regalia includes cane shoulder hoops, cloth plaque covering the buttocks, a wrapped belt that crosses over his abdomen, and a plaited belt. He also wears three bracelets, two arm rings and ear ornaments. The figure is mounted on a wood octagonal base.

Culture
Kuba
Material
elephant ivory and wood
Made in
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Figure3327/39

Kkokdu (꼭두) figure of a boy/male attendant(?) or dong-ja. Carved from wood and painted. His skin is a light greyish-white. His black hair is tied into two buns on top of his head. He wears a long yellow skirt with a short orange-red top with long green sleeves and burgundy elbow patches. A large green bow is tied at the front. His sleeves are held together in front of his body. Mounted on a wood dowel and base.

Culture
Korean
Material
paint and wood
Made in
Korea
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Garuda Figure3333/3

Garuda figure carved of heavy wood. Anthropomorphic form with human body, bird head, wings and talons. Depicted partially kneeling and leaning forward, with large wings extended back, and tail feathers up behind him. He wears an ornate crown, and his beak is open exposing teeth and his extended tongue. He holds a jar of amrita (immortality nectar) in his left hand, and his right hand is held in karana mudra(?). 'IMADE LOSEN PUTUNG BALI' carved into the back, above small platform with square-shaped hole.

Culture
Balinese
Material
wood
Made in
Payangan, Bali, Indonesia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Figure3327/38

Kkokdu (꼭두) or wooden figure of a married woman. Carved from wood and painted. She wears a long black skirt, and short forest green top with long sleeves. The v-neck is orange-red. She holds her hands down in front of her body. Her face is a light greyish-white, with a large nose, large eyes and small red mouth. Her black hair is tied back into a bun at the nape of the neck. Mounted on a wood dowel and base.

Culture
Korean
Material
paint and wood
Made in
Korea
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Figure3327/35

Kkokdu (꼭두) or wooden figure of an acrobat or clown (gwangdae). Carved from wood and painted. The performer is depicted standing on his hands on a small red platform, with feet held up above him. He wears a yellow and blue outfit with an orange-red strap around the chest. He wears a black pointed hat and black shoes. The face is a deep bluish-pink, and he has a simple moustache and goatee. Mounted on a wood dowel and base.

Culture
Korean
Material
paint and wood
Made in
Korea
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Figure3327/32

Kkokdu (꼭두) or wooden figure of a woman about to be married (indicated by the four red dots on her face - yeonji-gonji). She wears a long red skirt, with a light orange top with red decorations and neckline. Her legs and black shoes are visible. Her skin is white, and she has four large red dots on her face - forehead, chin and both cheeks. Her earlobes and lips are also red. Her black hair is braided down the length of her back and tied with a red ribbon. Carved from wood and painted. Mounted on a wood dowel and base.

Culture
Korean
Material
paint and wood
Made in
Korea
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Figure3327/28

Kkokdu (꼭두) or wooden figure of a lady in waiting/servant. Carved from wood and painted. Depicted wearing long green robes with large sleeves, thick red hem and red ties. She has angled black eyebrows, small eyes and red mouth. Her hair is tied up into two different-sized buns on top of her head. In her hands she holds something red and cylindrical. Mounted on a wood dowel and base.

Culture
Korean
Material
paint and wood
Made in
Korea
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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