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ContainerC254 a-b

Panels of various geometric motifs carved in low relief and emphasized with black pigment. 2 pieces, container (a) and cap (b).

Culture
Solomon Islands
Material
bamboo grass and pigment
Made in
New Georgia, Western, Solomon Islands
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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ContainerC255 a-b

Container decorated with spiral bands and feathered panels carved in low relief and emphasized with black pigment (a). Crown shaped cap (b).

Culture
Solomon Islands
Material
bamboo grass and pigment
Made in
New Georgia, Western, Solomon Islands
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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LoomH1.194 a-c

A loom (part a-c) with an unfinished woven textile consisting of green birds and geometric shapes detailed with orange, red, purple, dark green and yellow on a green and white striped ground. The textile is attached to two large, rectangular shaped blocks with triangular indentations at each end (part a). Intertwined in the warp are two bamboo sticks; one cylindrical shaped wooden stick, one flat, rectangular batten with angled, pointed ends (parts c).

Culture
Andes ?
Material
wood, cotton fibre, dye and bamboo grass
Made in
Ecuador
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BasketE185 a-b

Part (a) Tall plain cylindrical basket with two handles and a lid, part (b).

Culture
Central Mexico
Material
bamboo grass
Made in
Oaxaca, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Decorated BambooC269

Scenes of natives, ships, pigs, villages and trees. Fine linear style emphasized with black paint.

Culture
Solomon Islands
Material
bamboo grass and paint
Made in
Malaita, Solomon Islands
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Decorated BambooC270

Scenes of people in daily activities, fine linear style emphasized with black paint.

Culture
Solomon Islands
Material
bamboo grass and paint
Made in
Malaita, Solomon Islands
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Snuff ContainerK5.59

Beaded snuff container with twisted black and white beaded strands to form a strap. There are red accent beads in between the sections of colour on the strap. The container portion is covered in beaded sections of black and pink and accented with a single white beaded spiral down the length of the container. Each end is rimed with red and white beads. The strap is attached to gourd plugs found at each end of the container.

Culture
Zulu
Material
fibre, glass, bamboo grass and gourd fruit
Made in
South Africa
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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QuiverK4.212 a-r

Long dark brown coloured tubular lidded quiver (parts a-b). Both wooden and bamboo arrows (parts c-q) are feathered, and secured with skin and fibre. Quiver (part b) has been lightly tooled with curved line patterns. Arrowhead (part r) goes with arrow (part p).

Culture
Maasai ?
Material
wood, feather, bamboo grass, iron metal and leather skin
Made in
Tanzania
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BasketK4.161

Cylindrical basket with a rounded bottom. Woven with a rather open weave. Rim is coiled.

Culture
Central African ?
Material
bamboo grass ?
Made in
Africa
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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MatK4.331

Model of a mat. Lightly coloured bamboo strips run vertically. Dark coloured bark strips run horizontally.

Culture
Southern African
Material
bark and bamboo grass
Made in
Angola
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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