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Cotton Fibre3651/3 a-g

Seven different samples of raw, undyed cotton fibre. There are three samples of cleaned, processed cotton roving: off-white (part a), pale orange-brown (part b), and pale green-brown (part c). Also four bundles of raw natural cotton, with bits of seeds etc. still visible: off-white (part d), pale orange-brown (part e), pale green-brown (part f), and a slightly darker version of the pale green-brown (part g).

Culture
Amusgo
Material
cotton fibre
Made in
Xochistlahuaca, Guerrero, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Dress3651/2

Handmade huipil made from pale orange-brown, pale green-brown and beige undyed cotton. The dress is made from three vertical, rectangular panels of fabric, joined with stitching, with a U-shaped neckline and openings at the sides for the arms. Decorated with embroidered designs. The design elements include: the pattern of the woven mat the cotton is placed on for beating; pumpkin flowers; crab, and soursop flowers.

Culture
Amusgo
Material
cotton fibre
Made in
Xochistlahuaca, Guerrero, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Dress3651/1

Handmade huipil made from pale green-brown and beige undyed cotton. The dress is constructed of three vertical, rectangular panels of fabric, joined with stitching; with a U-shaped neckline and openings at the sides for the arms. Decorated with embroidered designs. The design elements include: water; tortoises; marigolds, mountains; Flor de Mayo (May flower); and a conjoined tarantula and water cockroach.

Culture
Amusgo
Material
cotton fibre
Made in
Xochistlahuaca, Guerrero, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Figure3505/1

Forward facing stone figure in a standing position. Front is curved, back is flat. Head is oval-like, with large cheeks and a pointed chin. Eyebrows carved in high relief with wide depressions below, imitating eyes. Small ridge between eyebrows, imitating nose. Line gouged towards bottom centre, imitating a mouth. Arms, with pointed ends, held parallel to rectangular body. Legs have curved outer edges, straight inner edges, and pointed ends. Deep channel carved between legs on front and back of figure, space between ends has been cutout. Linear decorations wrap around shoulders and waistline.

Culture
Meso-American
Material
stone and paint ?
Made in
Guerrero, Mexico ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Skirt3448/17

Wrap-around skirt composed of two textiles stitched together along the long edge. Featuring alternating light blue and dark blue bands with light blue and orange stripes. The light blue bands are embroidered with multicoloured animal and flower motifs. The largest panel features two spotted golden cats facing one another, with three birds each with a purple snake in its mouth, spaced around them. Hemmed with light blue ribbon.

Culture
Mexican
Material
cotton fibre, silk fibre and dye
Made in
Guerrero, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Devil Costume Mask3289/82

Devil costume mask. Black fake fur is stuck to the face, which is also painted purple. The nose resembles a black devil-like creature with a tongue hanging out, with a similar reddish-brown creature extending from the chin. Attached to the mask are two pairs of natural horns. A small animal pelt, possibly deer, hangs from the back of the mask. A pair of serpents and a pair of pumas are carved and jut out of the sides of the mask. Horse hair(?) extends down from the chin. The interior is lined with brown cord fabric, and has bungee cord strung through eye-hooks.

Culture
Mexican
Material
wood, horn, skin, paint, metal, synthetic fibre and hair
Made in
Teloloapan, Guerrero, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Devil Costume3289/79

Long leather jacket made of strips of dark brown leather. The edges of the pieces of leather are scalloped, punched and stitched together with white thread. The jacket is open, and has a single tie at the neck.

Culture
Mexican
Material
leather skin and cotton fibre
Made in
Teloloapan, Guerrero, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Devil Costume Mask3289/76

Devil costume mask. One eye is a mirror, the other is painted and bloodshot. Fake brown fur is stuck to the face. The mask has three pairs of horns, one red, white, and the largest pair are painted red, green and white (the colours of the Mexican flag), and one single horn painted yellow in the centre of the forehead. Three demon-like figures protrude from both sides of the mask. There is a larger central demon that comes out from the chin area. In place of a nose is a large carved boar.

Culture
Mexican
Material
wood, paint, metal and horn
Made in
Teloloapan, Guerrero, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Bowl3289/71

Round, deep bowl, unglazed and painted with leaves and flowers, repeating swirls and diamonds. The pot stands on three hand-molded, rounded feet.

Culture
Mexican
Material
clay and paint
Made in
Guerrero, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Maize Pot3289/73

Unglazed ceramic pot on three hand-molded curved feet, and a perforated bowl. The rim is painted a solid reddish-brown, which extends down the handles, and the neck is painted with floral designs. Two hand-molded handles attach to the bowl.

Culture
Mexican
Material
clay and paint
Made in
Guerrero, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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