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Hair OrnamentEdz1701 a-c

Parts a, b, and c each have two clusters of glass gems on either side of a single gem. Each cluster has three rows of three gems. A metal pin is attached to the underside of the object and extends outwards at one side. The metal pin tapers to a sharp point. Parts a, b, and c are identical.

Culture
Chinese
Material
metal and glass
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Hair OrnamentEdz1696 a-d

Four (parts a-d) ornamental pieces that are made of red, and clear cut circular glass (?) pieces attached with metal. Each piece has a short thin flat rod with a point at the bottom end and a flower shape at the top with a central red cut circular glass (?) piece surrounded by six clear cut circular glass (?) pieces around the inner perimeter and twelve clear cut circular glass (?) pieces around the outer perimeter. Chinese opera hair ornaments most likely from the 1920's.

Culture
Chinese
Material
metal and glass
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Cantonese Opera HeaddressEdz1694 a-b

Opera headdress (part a) constructed of paper covered in pink fabric with domed metal elements along the forehead and peacock feathers to the sides. Ornamented with a series of multicoloured pompoms in varying sizes interspersed with protruding wires covered in pink and blue coil and finished with beads at the tip of each. Sequins and design elements constructed of thinner fabric-covered paper ornament the headdress as well. A set of three tassels hanging from one such design element decorates each side, and one is detached (part b).

Culture
Chinese
Material
paper, plastic, metal, peacock feather and cotton fibre
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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OrnamentEdz1692

An ornamental piece that is made of six clear cut circular glass (?) pieces in a vertical row attached with metal and having a hook at one end. Chinese opera accessory most likely from the 1920's.

Culture
Chinese
Material
metal and glass
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Hair OrnamentEdz1691

An ornamental piece that is made of a central pink rounded glass (?) piece surrounded by ten clear cut circular glass (?) pieces attached with metal. Chinese opera hair ornament most likely from the 1920's.

Culture
Chinese
Material
metal and glass
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Hair OrnamentEdz1689

Green coloured circular stone that is secured with four metal prong-like claws and is surrounded by small circular glass gems. A long metal piece is attached to the underside of the object. It extends to one side of the object, and tapers to a sharp point.

Culture
Chinese
Material
metal, glass and stone
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Hair OrnamentEdz1688 a-f

Six (parts a-f) small ornamental pieces that have a flower shape with a central circular green glass or mineral surrounded by twelve clear cut circular glass (?) pieces held together with metal and a green-painted wood backing. Chinese opera hair ornaments most likely from the 1920's.

Culture
Chinese
Material
wood, metal, paint and glass
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Explosive ToolEdz1686

Grey coloured wooden cube with circular hole bored in the centre. Hole has two parallel wires running through it. Thick, twisted electrical cords run from one side of the wooden square, ending in a plug.

Culture
Chinese
Material
wood, plastic, paint, metal and fibre
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Explosive ToolEdz1685

Golden wooden cube with circular hole bored in the centre--hole has two parallel wires running through it. Thick, twisted electrical cord runs from one side of the wooden square, ending in a plug.

Culture
Chinese
Material
wood, plastic, paint and metal
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Ghost MaskEdz1681

A flat grey ghost mask. The black horns have a tear-drop shape with a spiked swirl pattern. At the centre of the forehead, there is a red bulbous-shape which extends into the nose. The dark green ears have a vertical scroll-like shape. The circular cut-out eyes have owl-like red eyebrows. The nose is slightly cut out with red nostrils. The red cut-out mouth has five white teeth with a fang at each side, all of which are along the upper lip line. The red beard has an alternating pattern of orange-brown and red leaf-shapes with points at each end. There is red string tied at the back.

Culture
Chinese
Material
leather skin, paint and fibre
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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