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Ceremonial Cloth3402/1

Large rectangular ikat weaving in beige, orange-red and dark blue on black background, with symmetrical mirror image containing patterns of many heads, animals (lions, horses, crocodiles), and birds on either side of a large orange-red, beige and black patterned band at centre. Band of alternating yellow and orange stripes at ends, and dark brown fringe. Seam down centre of length.

Culture
Sumbanese
Material
cotton fibre and dye
Made in
Sumba, Nusa Tenggara Timur, Indonesia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Ceremonial Cloth3402/2

Large rectangular ikat weaving in beige, orange-red and dark blue on a dark black-blue background, with symmetrical mirror image containing patterns of many figures and animals. There are three main panels, the centre with abstract designs being the largest panel. Four orange-red bands separate the panels, and contain small horse-like animals. Seam down centre of length.

Culture
Sumbanese
Material
cotton fibre and dye
Made in
Sumba, Nusa Tenggara Timur, Indonesia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Ceremonial Cloth3402/4

Large indigo dyed, rectangular, warp ikat, made of factory spun yarn. One panel down the length with beige designs on a dark blue background. On either side, also down the length, are alternating bands of solid dark black-blue with beige and black designs outlined in orange. Both ends have dark black-blue fringe with white tips.

Culture
Eastern Indonesian
Material
cotton fibre and dye
Made in
Flores, Nusa Tenggara Timur, Indonesia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Beads3383/12

Trade beads strung together on a clear plastic cord. The beads are ellipsoidal-shaped with lengthwise grooves.

Culture
Asmat
Material
glass ? and plastic
Made in
Portugal ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Bag3383/11

Woven bilum (bag) covered with layered rows of brown feathers on one side. Extending from the tightly woven band at the top is a short handle. The bag alternates between rows of dark brown and dark reddish-brown. On one side of the bag, dark brown feathers with light grey tips, are attached by looping the feather's shaft through the bag, and securing it by bending it back through a split in the shaft.

Culture
Asmat
Material
plant fibre, feather and pigment
Made in
Papua, Indonesia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Drum3383/10

Wood drum with reptile skin. The drum tapers in from the top, and then flares out to a wide base. The wood is plain on the upper portion, and carved on the base and then wrapped with three horizontal bands of animal skin. The skin is secured by adhesive. There are four raised additions in the centre of the drum skin, and a mark where a fifth was once attached.

Culture
Asmat
Material
reptile skin, wood, animal skin, fibre and adhesive
Made in
Papua, Indonesia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Shield3383/7

Shield with designs carved in low relief on the concave front. The pointed top has a cross-like design painted white with black outline. The body has abstract mirrored M-shaped designs in red-orange, outlined in black, with white in the negative space. Back is plain except for a single black line painted horizontally across the shield above a large vertical carved handle. Large crack extending up from bottom edge.

Culture
Asmat
Material
wood, pigment and paint
Made in
Batipi, Papua, Indonesia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Carving3383/5

Tall, thin carving of eight figures, stacked one above the other, in a vertical design. Straight on, the eight elongated heads are separated with a hand underneath each head. From the side, the trunk of each body is horizontal with limbs creating an X-shape underneath. All of the figures are connected by a single long wooden shaft at the back.

Culture
Asmat
Material
wood
Made in
Papua, Indonesia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Carving3383/4

Carving of a family on a flat rectangular base. A large man sits on the ground with his knees up and hands on his knees. His head is tilted back so he faces straight up. At the other end, a woman sits facing away from the man with her left leg extended and right leg crossed in, and a child reclining on her leg.

Culture
Asmat
Material
wood
Made in
Papua, Indonesia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Figure3383/3

Carving of a standing figure holding a human head down in front of their body. The elongated arms with oversized hands almost reach the feet. The figure stands on a round base.

Culture
Asmat
Material
wood
Made in
Papua, Indonesia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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