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Hat3080/102

Hat is tall and round with four large side panels. The sides alternate in colour, two are an orange-yellow, and the other sides are a dark-purple. Each side is decorated with fine embroidered lines in a linear pattern. Each side panel has a small hole lined with a metal ring. The brim and seams are lined with a black velvet. Interior is lined with a strip of dark red velvet and a lighter red silk. Attached to the crown is a small tassel with three beads.

Culture
Kyrgyz
Material
cotton fibre, silk fibre, plastic and metal
Made in
Kashgar, Xinjiang, China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Hat3080/85

Hat is small and square-shaped with four sides meeting at a shallow-pointed crown. The exterior is a dark blue velvet and the brim is lined with black velvet. Gold stitching runs horizontally around the hat until the hat’s midpoint, from this point the gold stiches run vertically in a triangular pattern. The lower half is interspersed with pink and silver sequins, while the upper half is decorated with pink and silver flower-shaped sequins with pink and brown beads sewn within the design. The interior is lined with a red cotton fabric.

Culture
Taiwanese
Material
silk fibre, metal, cotton fibre and plastic
Made in
Taiwan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Coat3295/52

Long coat with an open front. There is a loop closure on the chest. The hem, opening, and neck are bordered by bands of plaited bright green and black stripes, and then black or brown embroidery. A single round fabric embellishment is on each side of chest, decorated with metallic threads, small tassels, and beading. A single row of six white buttons decorates the back of the neck. A train is formed from two long pieces of fabric, which extend back from each shoulder, and join together at their ends where they are decorated with the same plaited green and black stripes and three buttons. The coat's interior is lined with multiple calico(?) fabrics. There are small strips of embroidery sewn down the interior edges of the coat's opening.

Culture
Central Asian
Material
fibre, plastic ? and metal
Made in
Asia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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String Puppet3307/2 a-c

String puppet (marionette) of the character taw belu (jungle ogre), the man-eating ogre or demon. The figure has green skin, wears a gold helmet, and has large fangs protruding from the mouth. Both hands are clenched with an opening through the centre to insert something for the figure to hold. The figure wears a shiny green top with thin strips of plaited gold cord crossing overtop. The pants are embroidered with designs in orange, white and yellow-green. The outfit is further embellished with fabric cut-outs decorated with sequins, beads and plaited cord. The figure wears blue velvet slippers. There are also two (separate) diamond-shaped, wooden daggers (parts b-c) painted gold.

Culture
Burmese
Material
wood, paint, fibre, plastic and metal
Made in
“Myanmar: Rangoon” ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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String Puppet3307/1 a-b

String puppet or marionette myin (white horse) character consisting of a horse (part a) and saddle (part b). The horse is composed of many wooden parts, which are attached at the joints by string or nails. The mane and tail are made of plant fibre. The bridle and saddle are made of woven and velour fabrics, decorated with sequins, beads, tassels and embroidery. The horse is white with black hooves and is decorated with orange and yellow patterns. The horse is attached by many grey strings to a wooden control bar composed of a single long piece of wood with three cross-bars. The saddle (part b) is covered with red velvet, and has two long nails to attach to the horse.

Culture
Burmese
Material
wood, paint, fibre, plant fibre, plastic and metal
Made in
“Myanmar: Rangoon” ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Cantonese Opera Robe3251/2 a-b

Robe is a vibrant pink, with long wide sleeves, and short water sleeves falling from each wrist. Collar stands upright, with lapel crossing over chest to tie at right side of torso under the arm. Decoration is thread embroidered flowers and foliage in dark green and blue embellished with translucent beads, applied around each wrist, on chest and neck, and both front and back across skirt. Interior of robe is lined in cotton. Stiff headdress (part b) is covered with the same fabric, and holds similar embroidery on front. Shape is squared with wide, scalloped rim at top that curls near the ears. Two long ties fall from the sides, each with an embroidered panel at bottom.

Culture
Chinese
Material
synthetic fibre, cotton fibre, plastic and metal
Made in
Hong Kong, China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Deity Robe3251/1 a-b

Robe and collar worn by statue of three-eyed Cantonese opera patron deity, Hwa Kwong. Statue dressed in this robe would have been displayed on an altar. White robe has long sleeves, the right cuffed at wrist, the left with a water sleeve. Right shoulder has an added panel. Neck is small and rounded, and robe opens from the right side of the torso where it is secured with ties and metal snaps. Front is heavily decorated in colourful sequins, with three gold and red dragons at centre of chest, surrounded by curving lines in a variety of colours that continue onto the left shoulder, right shoulder-panel, and around back of neck. Bottom front is densely sequined in diagonal lines, and is lined in blue on the interior. Arms have curling lines in silver. Back of robe is undecorated but for a symbol in gold sequins. Collar (part b) is round, with ties at back to fasten it around neck. It is also heavily sequined, showing two gold dragons amongst colourful curling lines. Back is lined in blue.

Culture
Chinese
Material
synthetic fibre, plastic and metal
Made in
Hong Kong, China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Earrings3252/1 a-b

Pair of silver earrings. Done in filigree, earring shape consists of a circle at top holding at centre a round cubic zirconia stone surrounded by small pearls. Beneath circle sits a half-circle swag, from which swing nine thin triangle shapes. A thin hook sits at top of each earring, to insert into the wearer’s ear.

Culture
Tajik
Material
silver metal, glass and plastic
Made in
Tajikistan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Dream in Green JoGoRe3284/2

Wire sculpture in the form of a traditional shirt (jeogori). Torso is made of green wire strung with small green plastic beads, with clear-white beads on silver wire at collar and cuffs. Jacket is short, with a cross-over design and tie closing.

Culture
Korean
Material
metal and plastic
Made in
Seoul, Korea
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Jacket3262/1

Hide beaded jacket. Jacket is long sleeved with a narrow collar, zipper front closure, and falls to waist. Thick leather fringe hangs from arms, waist, shoulders, chest and back. Front hip pockets, wrists, and front and back of shoulders are decorated with beaded flowers in orange and blue with green leaves and white vines. Interior of jacket is lined with dark blue synthetic fibre, and pockets are lined with orange.

Culture
Cree
Material
moose skin, synthetic fibre, metal, glass and plastic
Made in
Pinehouse, Saskatchewan, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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