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Sarguwa Raksaya3392/16

A watercolour painting which depicts a spiritual being with an elephant at its feet. The being has a white head and red body. It is wearing a yellow skirt that comes to an end just below the knee. The bottom of the skirt has a thick border made up of white, red, yellow and blue horizontal stripes. The main body of the skirt is covered in thinner horizontal stripes, and consists of two pieces which come together in the front. Decorative bands encircle the being's biceps, wrists, and ankles. A large piece of fabric is draped over the being's shoulder, covering most of its chest and arm. The fabric is decorated with a repeating pattern made out of squares. Each square contains part of an eye and half of a grinning, fanged mouth. The being has large, round eyes, red lips, and a grinning fanged mouth. It is wearing a headpiece with round decorations in the centre and on both sides. Two large discs protrude from the sides of its head. The elephant at the being's feet is kneeling, and its trunk is wrapped around the being's ankle. It has short tusks, a long tail, and is wearing a flat, white headpiece. The painting's background is blue, and a rectangular black border surrounds the image. Blue and white oblong rings radiate from the being's head and shoulders.

Culture
Sinhalese
Made in
Sri Lanka
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Mallawa Denna3392/17

A watercolour painting which depicts two spiritual beings facing away from each other. The beings both have yellow skin and are wearing wide pants that end just above the knee. The pants are decorated with multicoloured stripes, and curl outward at the hip. An inverted triangular piece hangs down from each of their waists. A blue sash is draped diagonally across each of their chests, in opposite directions. The beings both have dark blue hair that curls upwards from their shoulders. Their earlobes are stretched, and extend almost to their chins. Two of the beings' arms are interlocked at the elbow. The other is raised up by their head. Two of the beings' legs are lifted up and forward so that only the toe touches the ground. Their knees cross in the middle of the page. The background of the painting is red, and a rectangular, dark blue border surrounds the image. There is a rounded, unpainted section behind each of the beings' head and shoulders.

Culture
Sinhalese
Made in
Sri Lanka
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Stone in Sacred Place3544/3

Painting on a piece of arches paper, in horizontal orientation; depicts two echidnas and a turtle. Painting background is a mix of dark pink and black; the two echidnas are in the top right corner, the turtle spans the bottom half of the painting and there is a large yellow stone in the top left corner. The echidnas have circular heads, with long beaks and short, white forked tongues. Their backs are curved with white spikes along them; their four legs and triangular tails are all angled backwards. Bodies are decorated with rectangles filled with cross-hatching; done in maroon, white and dark yellow. Lines dividing rectangles are white. The larger echidna, towards the top edge, has additional line and square motifs throughout; small echidna has a thin yellow band. Both have lines and ovals through their centres. The turtle has its head tilted upward, toward the small echidna. Front legs of turtle are spread to either side, back legs are straight; tail is curved to the side. The body of the turtle has the same decorations as the echidnas. Additional square and "X" motifs along feet, neck and back. There are white lines, depicting movement, around the head of the turtle and the back of the small echidna. Back of painting has a stamp on it; pen inscriptions underneath.

Culture
Australian
Made in
Northern Territory, Australia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Njaljod (The Rainbow Serpent)3544/2

Painting on a rectangular piece of slightly warped bark; depicts Njaljod (the Rainbow Serpent). Painting background is orange-red and the undulating serpent spans the entire width. Serpent has a thick body that narrows at the neck and tail, an oval-shaped head with an open mouth, and two small circular eyes. A long, white forked tongue extends from mouth, into bottom right corner of painting. Body of serpent is decorated with chevrons filled with cross-hatched bands; bands are dark yellow, maroon, black, and white. Lines dividing chevrons are maroon and decorated with alternating black and white dots. White bands run along curves of serpent, with maroon diagonal lines spaced throughout. White flowers extend from the bottom and top of serpent, at the centre of the painting. Wooden rods are tied to either side of painting, with plant fibre ties. Back of painting is undecorated; inscriptions written throughout and a paper label is adhered to centre. (Metal hanging hardware along top edge).

Culture
Australian
Material
plant fibre and wood
Made in
Mumeka, Northern Territory, Australia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Thunder Bird Dance Masks3546/1

Painting on paper depicting two Thunder Bird dance masks; shown in profile, facing one another, and tilted upward. Both have curved beaks with nostril cutouts, thick ridges along their tops, cedar bark fringe extending from the back and bottom edges, and two U-shaped wings along the backs. Underneath the masks are the sides of a Thunder Bird dance cape, designed to look like wings; four feathers on wing underneath left mask and three feathers on wing under right. Mask on left has U-shaped horns and a ridged tongue; mask on right has curved horns and a smooth mouth. Masks and cape elements are decorated with formline designs; done in black, gold, red, dark green, orange, blue, and light green. All cedar bark is painted gold, orange, and yellow. Title and artist signature written in pen along bottom edge of painting. Additional numbers written in corners on front and back.

Culture
Kwakwaka'wakw
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Water Python3544/8

Painting on a piece of arches paper, in vertical orientation; depicts two water pythons. Painting background is dark brown, that lightens to yellow-brown in centre; the two serpents, curled around one another, span the entire height. Snakes have thick bodies that narrow at the neck and tail; both have triangular heads and oval-shaped eyes, with white pupils. Small, white forked tongues extend from mouths, into bottom corners of painting. Bodies are decorated with rectangles filled with cross-hatching; rectangles are maroon, cross-hatching done in black and white. Lines dividing rectangles are maroon, outlined in black. The snakes are curled around maroon ovals, outlined in white. Back of painting has a stamp on it; pencil inscriptions underneath.

Culture
Australian
Made in
Northern Territory, Australia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Rainbow Serpent3544/4

Painting on a piece of arches paper, in horizontal orientation; depicts the Rainbow Serpent with humanoid figures throughout. Painting background is orange-brown and the undulating serpent spans the entire width. Serpent has a thick body that narrows at the neck and pointed tail, a white oval-shaped head with an open mouth, and a red circular eye. A long, white forked tongue extends from mouth and rests above a seated humanoid figure. Body of serpent is decorated with rectangles filled with diagonal cross-hatched bands; bands are yellow, white, red and black. Lines dividing rectangles are white; serpent's body is outlined in black with white ovals at intervals throughout. Three additional humanoid figures are in the painting, in between the curves of the serpent's body. To the left of the serpent is a large white fish; body is decorated with diagonal bands filled with cross-hatching. White plants along edges of painting, along with three ovals. Back of painting is undecorated; pencil inscriptions and blind-embossed stamp in top left corner.

Culture
Australian
Made in
Oenpelli, Northern Territory, Australia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Yarn Painting3573/13

Yarn painting representing the pilgrimage of the Peyoteros. Square wood board has coloured yarn pressed into beeswax on one side to create an image. This painting represents the pilgrimage of the Peyoteros. Two separate groups of people that are travelling towards the centre of the scene, and in the middle are the chiefs. In their path are flowers. Above them, there is a blue gourd with a white candle, blue corn, blue and green deer head with a white candle on its head, brown and blue arrow, and portal design. Above, to the right, is a figure wearing a large headdress, bules, and a knapsack. Left of the sun is an eagle, carrying lengths of various-coloured material in its mouth. Below the bird is a seated figure next to a fire. Upper left, behind the singer, is an arrow, snake, and a bow. There is a house with an arrow and deer antlers outside, and inside are two bowls with a little deer. There is a thorn on the side of the house. In the five peyotes in the middle they have arrows on each side, and to the left there is a woman with her gourd and candle. Along the bottom, there are four spiders, snakes, people and cornfields. Along the right side, there is a house with two people to the left, and a woman on the right, behind whom is a dog.

Culture
Huichol
Material
wood, bee wax, synthetic fibre and adhesive
Made in
Nayarit, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Suniya Devatawa3392/13

A watercolour painting which depicts a spiritual being with an animal head seated on a horse-like animal. The being's head is black, and its body is blue. It is wearing a brown skirt that ends below the knee and curls outward at the hip. The bottom of the skirt has a border made up of brown, blue, white, and black horizontal stripes. The main body of the skirt is covered in thinner horizontal stripes, and consists of two pieces which come together in the front. A piece of fabric hangs down from the waistband, which is decorated with a row of rectangular shapes and row or circular shapes. Adornments wrap around the being's chest, and decorative bands encircle its biceps, wrists, and ankles. The being's head is cow-like, with long ears and long, slightly curved horns. There is a darker stripe running down the centre of its face. The being's headpiece is made up of several black and white striped decorations which extend upwards. Similar decorations are draped across its shoulders, wrap around its arms, and protrude upwards from the centre of the skirt's waist to cover its stomach. Both of the being's arms are raised. One of its hands has sharp, yellow claws, and the other is holding a long, thin, and curved blade. One of the being's legs is bent underneath it, and rests on the head and shoulders of a horse-like animal. The other leg is stretched downwards toward the ground. The horse-like animal is light brown, with a long face, and a black mane and tail. Both the being and animal are suspended near the top of the page, as though floating. The painting's background is light green and orange, and a black rectangular border surrounds the image. There is a rounded, unpainted section behind the being's head and shoulders.

Culture
Sinhalese
Made in
Sri Lanka
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Maha Sohona3392/14

A watercolour painting which depicts a spiritual being with four arms and an animal-like head. The being has a black head and green body. It is wearing a blue skirt that ends just below the knee. The bottom of the skirt has a border made up of red, blue, yellow, and green horizontal stripes. The main body of the skirt is covered in thinner horizontal stripes, and consists of two pieces which come together in the front. A piece of fabric hangs down from the waistband, which is decorated with a repeating circular pattern. A red, striped sash is draped diagonally across the being's chest. Additional adornments wrap around its chest and neck, and decorative bands encircle its biceps, wrists, and legs. The being's head is elongated, and facing to the left. It has two eyes stacked vertically above an open mouth. Its lower jaw is filled with sharp teeth. The being has a pointed, red ear on the side of its head, and three white bumps on top. A long black tail extends behind the head and across its shoulder. One of the being's arms is holding an elephant head by the trunk. The other arms are holding a round, red and green object, a small, thin blade, and a slightly larger curved blade. There is an animal standing behind the being. The animal is green, with a large, round body, a long face, hooves, and whiskers. The painting's background is bright yellow, and a rectangular black border surrounds the image. There is a unpainted section behind the being's head and shoulders.

Culture
Sinhalese
Made in
Sri Lanka
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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