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EarringB796

Earring composed of an open circular hook at the top which merges into a cylindrical shaft. Silver wire is wound around the shaft, and the shaft ends in an ovoid finial with four indents.

Culture
Kalash
Material
silver metal
Made in
Nuristan, Afghanistan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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ShoesB795 a-b

Roughly tanned goat skin shoes with high, laceless tops and long ties attached at the ankles. Uppers are dyed a red-orange and have a rough, suede-like nap. Soles are undyed.

Culture
Kalash
Material
goat skin and dye
Made in
Satromagrom, Northwest Frontier, Pakistan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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HeaddressB793

Brown-black, elongated dome-shaped, woven wool base covered with cowrie shells, beads, bells, circular brass metal ornaments and mother of pearl (?) ornaments. Geometric designs in yellow and blue on the bottom edge; brown wool fringe along bottom edge. Large maroon pom-pom near top and many red beads.

Culture
Kalash
Material
wool fibre, plastic, shell ?, brass metal, cowrie shell and glass
Made in
Broun, Northwest Frontier, Pakistan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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SashB792 b

Long, rectangular, burgundy wool sash with a twisted, threaded fringe on the ends. There are five black bands of geometric design with the middle being a lozenge pattern. One end has a small circular green, orange, purple and light green drawstring purse attached.

Culture
Kalash
Material
wool fibre and dye
Made in
Broun, Northwest Frontier, Pakistan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Cantonese Opera BeltN1.622 b-f

Green five piece hoop belt (part b-f). The rectangular pieces are curved and fit together. Part (b) has no tabs. Part (c) has one leather tab folded back under the belt loop and one wooden tab. Part (d) has two leather tabs folded back. Part (e) has no tabs. Part (f) has one leather tab folded back and one wooden tab. The fabric is fixed over a wooden centre. The front has embroidered Immortal symbols and floral motifs in orange, pink and purple on a turquoise ground. The back lining is royal blue cotton.

Culture
Chinese: Cantonese
Material
silk fibre, cotton fibre, bamboo grass, leather skin, paper, dye and paste adhesive
Made in
Guangdong, China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Cantonese Opera SkirtN1.858 b

Multicoloured cotton skirt with an open back and a tie closure at the waistband. Skirt is made from two identical panels, overlapping at centre front, attached to a wide, unbleached cotton waistband; panels are made from strips of blue, white, green, purple, red, and yellow fabric, separated by gold metallic braid-like ribbon.

Culture
Chinese: Cantonese
Material
cotton fibre, silver metal, hemp fibre, dye and starch
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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NecklaceB809 a

Strands of threaded and knotted trade beads: six strands of transparent red, opaque white, orange and red beads arranged symmetrically. Brass bell, hook and eye.

Culture
Kalash
Material
glass, fibre and brass metal
Made in
Broun, Northwest Frontier, Pakistan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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LadleB807

Dark brown wooden ladle with knob on end of handle. Fibre cording is tied mid-way up the handle.

Culture
Kalash
Material
wood and fibre
Made in
Satromagrom, Northwest Frontier, Pakistan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BraceletB805 a-b

Pair of metal bracelets: a) is slightly rounded and the open ends are stamped with geometric and floral designs with a round finial at each end; b) is flat sheet copper with open rounded ends.

Culture
Kalash
Material
copper alloy metal
Made in
Krakal, Northwest Frontier, Pakistan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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CombB804

Rectangular comb, short sides curved slightly inward, with teeth on two longer sides (one side has smaller teeth than the other). Series of four incised concentric circles on both sides.

Culture
Kalash
Material
wood
Made in
Kanderisar, Northwest Frontier, Pakistan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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