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BeadsSf674

157 globular and biconical golden beads of the same approximate size strung on synthetic monofilament. They are constructed of two half spheres of metal that are forced together at the equator. Many of the beads have a darkened tarnish overlaying the golden surface. A number of the beads have holes or breaks, particularly along the seam. The stringing holes are roughly punctured.

Culture
Andes
Material
gold metal, plastic and silver metal ?
Made in
Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BeadsSf673

11 spherical, gold beads. Each hollow bead is constructed from 2 hemispheres of thin sheet metal. One bead is convexly biconical in shape and has a duller surface.

Culture
Andes
Material
gold metal, copper metal ? and silver metal ?
Made in
Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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OrnamentA8129

Semi-circular shaped, gold plated ornament with engraved designs. The top edge is dome-shaped and the bottom edge has a scalloped detail. Engraved with a central design, which is abstract in appearance and resembles a mirror image of a feather. There are four star-like shapes adorning the bottom edge as well. The clasp is missing from the back.

Culture
Coast Salish: Quwutsun'
Material
gold metal
Made in
Duncan, British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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PendantA17189

Engraved, gold plated pin converted to a pendant. Design has an irregular outline. In the centre of the pin is an inverted shield shape with a small ring at the proximal end. A curvi-linear shape, with bilateral symmetry, extends across the centre of this inverted shield. The design is abstract. Two sets of engraved lines parallel the edges of these two components creating a decorative finish. The back has a flat finish.

Culture
Coast Salish: Quwutsun'
Material
gold metal and metal
Made in
Duncan, British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BraceletA8096

Small gold bangle-like bracelet with a hook and eye clasp closure. Bracelet is incised with imagery of eagles.

Culture
Tsimshian
Material
gold metal
Made in
Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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EarringsE203 c-d

Metal earrings (parts a-b) dipped in gold(?) with filigree work consisting of a upside down heart-like shaped design attached to a ball detailed with a circular pattern made of tiny strips of metal. A thin wire hook and clasp is soldered to a flower shaped piece of metal.

Culture
Zapotec
Material
silver metal and gold metal ?
Made in
Juchitan, Oaxaca, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Tassel OrnamentN3.39

An ornament made of an elaborately knotted pink cord with a round silver box that has a swiveling lid and two tassels attached. Above the box, there is a loop, below which, there is a flat knotted lozenge shape. Below the box, there is a smaller looped pattern. The box is attached with an elaborate winged loop of silver. The box is inlaid with enamel in floral patterns of blue, blue-green, yellow, and purple with a coral bead inset on each side. Two tassels are attached below the second knotted design. They have multicoloured strands, and are wrapped at the top with gold thread that has a pattern picked out of the tassels’ strands on the surface of each wrapped area.

Culture
Korean
Material
silver metal, enamel, silk fibre, dye, gold metal and paper
Made in
Korea
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Tassel OrnamentN3.38

An ornament made of two elaborately knotted pink, green, and gold silk cords with two large tassels attached to each, all of which are suspended from two pink cords. Below the cords, there is an elaborate knotted design in pink, green, and gold, below which, there is a larger lozenge-shaped flat knotted shape. The tassels have strands grouped according to their colours: red, dark pink, yellow-green, yellow, and dark blue-purple which also show at the top of each tassel. Each is wrapped at the top with gold thread that has a pattern picked out of the tassels’ strands on the surface of each wrapped area.

Culture
Korean
Material
silk fibre, dye, gold metal and paper
Made in
Korea
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Waist BagN3.3

A small flat bag made of red silk damask lined with dark blue silk damask with an inner lining of pink cotton fabric revealed by holes under the flap. Bag is rectangular with rounded sides narrowing through, folding to the top opening which is covered by a downwardly-extending flared flap ending with a point. There are embroidered designs outlined in heavy gold couching over the entire red surface. On the flap, there are stylized rocks and waves with a coin in the centre, above which, there are two phoenixes facing each other. Above that, there is a Korean? character with cloud forms on both sides. On the front of the bag, there are two floral images showing beyond the edges of the flap. On the back, there are two seams and four floral images. A green cord, ending in an elaborate knot and four loops, is threaded through the top of the bag. A loop fastener is under the flap.

Culture
Korean
Material
silk fibre, dye, gold metal and cotton fibre
Made in
Korea
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Sword GuardN2.1347

Metal disc with a lobed edge, oblong cut-out in the centre and raised designs on both sides. One side has a man in a cape carrying a bow and arrow, while the other side has two dogs sitting under a hay stack playing with an insect; parts of the designs are gilt.

Culture
Japanese
Material
iron metal, bronze metal and gold metal
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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