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PlaqueEe4.27

Small rectangular plaque with top edge that tapers to a triangular point. On either side of the plaque, a point forms a canopy over image of a human figure sitting with their legs crossed, possibly images of Buddha. Image on one side has bulging eye on the right.

Culture
Tibetan
Material
bronze metal
Made in
Tibet
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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PlaqueEe87

A metalwork figure in low relief seated cross-legged with the hands together in a prayer position. Projections from either sides, perhaps additional arms or flowers. Figure is wearing a headdress. Backed with copper sheet having an incised four-pointed floral-like pattern at the centre. Polychrome cord attached by a wire loop through a hole in the back at the top.

Culture
Himalayas
Material
brass metal, copper metal and fibre
Made in
Nepal
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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PlaqueD4.61

Shallow dish or cone-like shape, narrow at centre and flaring-out to rim; stepped design in dark brown on interior and exterior.

Culture
Akimel O'odham
Material
willow wood ? or fern ?
Made in
Arizona, USA
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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PlaqueD4.62

Bowl-shaped plaque with braided rim. Swirled ("whirlwind") design composed of parallel lines of brown rectangles that taper towards the centre.

Culture
Akimel O'odham
Material
yucca leaf and fern ?
Made in
Arizona, USA
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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PlaqueD4.70

Circular and convex with single rod structure. Design in dark brown of solid circle at centre, arrow heads radiating outwards, and "flying insects" design between arrows.

Culture
Akimel O'odham
Material
willow wood ? or fern ?
Made in
Arizona, USA
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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PlaqueD4.71

Circular and convex in shape with star design in dark brown radiating from centre.

Culture
Apache: Mescalero
Material
grass ? and dye
Made in
New Mexico, USA ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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PlaqueD4.72

Single rod, coiled "whirlwind" or "Greek key" design in dark brown; plate-like shape with sides that raise gradually towards rim.

Culture
Akimel O'odham
Material
grass ? or root ?
Made in
Arizona, USA
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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PlaqueD4.75

Wicker plaque with bird design in four colours; purple, red, yellow, and green. One side very faded. Border pattern around edge.

Culture
Hopi: 3rd Mesa
Material
wood and dye
Made in
Arizona, USA
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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PlaqueD4.8

Circular, concave plaque with thick spiral structure. Natural colour with geometric pattern in various shades of brown.

Culture
Southwest
Material
grass, bark and dye
Made in
Arizona, USA ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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PlaqueD4.9

Circular and convex in shape with loop on the back for hanging. Natural colour ground with geometric star-like pattern in brown yellow and red.

Culture
Hopi
Material
grass, bark and dye
Made in
Arizona, USA
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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