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BlouseE179 a

Garment (huipil), predominantly red, constructed of panels of off-white cotton with rows of drawn work brocaded with multicoloured bird figures, bands of multicoloured stripes, panels of brocade work featuring multicoloured zigzag and diamond patterns, and panels of geometric brocade work. The garment is divided vertically by vertical bands formed by horizontal multicoloured bands. The sleeve openings are edged with violet ribbon and coarse machine-made white lace with a green edge. The neck is emphasized by several appliqued green triangles.

Culture
Chinantec
Material
cotton fibre, rayon fibre and dye
Made in
Ojitlan, Oaxaca, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BlouseE177

White garment with striped pattern. The garment has a rectangular shape with a round neck and no sleeves. The neck is edged with red and purple ribbons which hang down. The pattern consists of red and white horizontal stripes with a pattern woven into the centre of the red stripes. The front and back are divided into three vertical panels by red ribbon. The upper centre panel has a dense geometric motif in red, pink, orange, yellow and green. The bottom edge is unhemmed. The inside is unlined.

Culture
Trique
Material
cotton fibre, rayon fibre and dye
Made in
Oaxaca, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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MirrorE322

Sunburst design with a wide band of scallops around the mirror.

Culture
Central Mexico
Material
iron metal, tin metal and glass
Made in
Oaxaca, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Candle HolderE320 a-b

Two (parts a and b) cone-shaped bases (weighted with sand) with plain stems and crimped drip-saucers.

Culture
Central Mexico
Material
iron metal and tin metal
Made in
Oaxaca, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Candle HolderE319 a-b

Candle holders (parts a and b) with cone-shaped base, tubular stem, crimped drip-saucer rim, and cylindrical holder at top. Base and top holder embellished with incised geometric designs.

Culture
Central Mexico
Material
iron metal and tin metal
Made in
Oaxaca, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Candle HolderE318 a-c

Three candle holders with cone-shaped bases (weighted with sand), plain stems and crimped drip-saucers.

Culture
Central Mexico
Material
iron metal and tin metal
Made in
Oaxaca, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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ContainerE317 a-b

Round tin container (part a) with lid (part b). Bands of dot designs on the sides and on the slightly domed lid.

Culture
Central Mexico
Material
iron metal and tin metal
Made in
Oaxaca, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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ContainerE316 a-b

Round tin container (part a) with lid (part b). Bands of dot designs on the sides and on the slightly domed lid.

Culture
Central Mexico
Material
iron metal and tin metal
Made in
Oaxaca, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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ContainerE315 a-b

Round tin container (part a) with lid (part b). Bands of dot designs on the sides and on the slightly domed lid.

Culture
Central Mexico
Material
iron metal and tin metal
Made in
Oaxaca, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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MirrorE314 a-d

Double towered church facade (part a) painted bright polychrome on both sides. Central glass mirror behind the arch doorway outlined with orange. Main colour is yellow with a central design above the arch doorway consisting of flowers, and geometric patterns. Two yellow bell towers, one on each side, each having two sets of black triangular windows, with a wood bell painted black enclosed within four red pillars, and an orange dome with an orange cross (parts c and d) on top.

Culture
Central Mexico
Material
wood and glass
Made in
Oaxaca, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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