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Tunic3301/19

Woven tunic (cushma) with stripes. The tunic is composed of two long, rectangular panels folded in half, and then stitched together on the long edges, leaving an opening at the top for a head, and on the sides for arms. The garment is light beige with ten bands running vertically, the pattern mirrored on each side of the centre line. The bands are composed of various stripes of browns, light blue and black.

Culture
Ashaninka
Material
cotton fibre and dye
Made in
Acre, Brazil ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Neck Ring3301/11

Neck ornament composed of seven pieces of skinned birds. At centre, the longest skin with short, black ruffled feathers attached to more skins by twisted strings tied at either end. One side has two larger mostly black with a yellow band and some red, and a smaller yellow and orange skin with red and black accents. On the other side, three different skins are attached: vibrant teal and black spotted; black and yellow striped and a small hummingbird(?) skin black with vibrant teal and blues. One strand of fibre is dyed burgundy, and twisted together with off-white.

Culture
Yanomami
Material
feather, bird skin, fibre and dye
Made in
Brazil
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Neck Ring3301/14

Neck ornament composed of six pieces of skinned birds. At centre, the longest skin with short, ruffled feathers attached to more skins by twisted fibres tied at either end. One side has one small colourful bird skin and two larger yellow, orange and red with some black, which matches one skin tied to the other end of the central piece. The other skin on the second side has longer tail feather and is mostly black with a yellow band and some red. A small silver-coloured nail holds the string in place.

Culture
Yanomami
Material
feather, fibre, bird skin and metal
Made in
Brazil
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Feather Headdress3301/1

Woven headband with feather ornaments. The plain woven band is about 2 cm high, and is stained a light reddish-brown. Two long scarlet feathers with blue tips are each bundled with layered brown then red-yellow feathers at front, and inserted into the woven band by the quill tip. There are fourteen small tube-like stacks of feathers, in black and either red or green layers or stripes, which are all topped by light brown downy feathers. The smaller feather ornaments are hooked through the band's weave by their bent quills, and then the ends are tied with fibre.

Culture
Yanomami
Material
feather, fibre and plant fibre
Made in
Brazil
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Painting3276/1

Painted bark cloth. Large square of pounded bark cloth, divided by painted lines into four square sections. Each section has two animals, four shown horizontally, four vertically (six are fish or porpoises, two are waterfowl). The painted designs are faded. The piece has hanging holes in all four corners, two of which still have round brass rivets.

Culture
Ticuna
Material
brass metal
Made in
Brazil ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Container3197/13

Container made from the capsule shell of a brazil nut. Round shell has been cut smoothly in half to create a dish with a lid, with a small flattened foot area on the base. Rough, woody bark has been left in place. Three small round medallions of nutshell have been set into holes carved into the rim of the dish that correspond to holes in the lid, ensuring a tight fit between the two. A cone shaped handle coloured dark brown is attached to the top of the lid, around which is knotted plant fibre, which also encircles the container from top to bottom, further holding the lid in place.

Culture
Brazilian
Material
plant fibre and wood
Made in
Oriximina, Para, Brazil
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Container3197/12

Container made from the capsule shell of a brazil nut. Round shell has been cut smoothly in half to create a dish with a lid, with a small flattened foot area on the base. The woody bark has been removed, leaving the exterior smooth, with some natural scarring. Three small round medallions of nutshell have been set into holes carved into the rim of the dish that correspond to holes in the lid, ensuring a tight fit between the two. A round wooden handle is attached to the top of the lid, around which is knotted plant fibre that also encircles the container from top to bottom, further holding the two pieces together.

Culture
Brazilian
Material
brazil nut and plant fibre
Made in
Oriximina, Para, Brazil
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Container3197/11

Container made from the capsule shell of a brazil nut. Round shell has been cut smoothly in half to create a dish with a lid, with a small flattened foot area on the base. The woody bark has been removed, leaving the exterior smooth, with some natural scarring. Three small round medallions of nutshell have been set into holes carved into the rim of the dish that correspond to holes in the lid, ensuring a tight fit between the two. A round wooden handle is attached to the top of the lid, around which is knotted plant fibre that also encircles the container from top to bottom, further holding the two pieces together.

Culture
Brazilian
Material
brazil nut and plant fibre
Made in
Oriximina, Para, Brazil
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Dish3197/7

Bowl made from the capsule shell of a brazil nut. Top of shell has been shorn off to create a smooth, even rim, while base has been flattened. Interior is smooth. The woody bark remains on the exterior but has been partially sanded down. (Part of a set with 3197/4-6.)

Culture
Brazilian
Material
brazil nut
Made in
Oriximina, Para, Brazil
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Dish3197/6

Bowl made from the capsule shell of a brazil nut. Top of shell has been shorn off to create a smooth, even rim, while the woody bark remains on the exterior. Base has been flattened. Interior is smooth. (Part of a set with 3197/4,5,7.)

Culture
Brazilian
Material
brazil nut
Made in
Oriximina, Para, Brazil
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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