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Stringed Instrument3559/30

Stringed musical instrument with a cylindrical sound barrel, wide neck and curved head. Three metal strings, tied around rod extending from bottom of sound barrel, connect to three tuning pegs at head. Pink-purple snakeskin covers head of barrel; secured with nails. Base of barrel has a ring of teardrop-shaped holes around central circular hole; two tiered rows of carved triangles decorate edges. Tuning pegs have cylindrical bodies, pointed tips and the bases taper towards a circular base. Pick and bridge top are attached to instrument by a cord. Shoe lace tied between tuning pegs and around rod at the base, to use as a carrying strap.

Culture
Akha
Material
wood, snake skin and metal
Made in
Thailand
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Mouth Harp3559/28

Bamboo mouth harp with a decorative cover; cover is a hollow pink tube with purple designs engraved across surface. Design consists of bands filled with diamonds, diagonal lines, scallops and zigzags. Long piece of bright pink yarn tied around end of mouth harp, and it passes through small hole on top of tube, holding it inside; large tassel on end of yarn. Harp is an irregularly-shaped rectangle that tapers to an oval-shaped end; angled lip at tip. Thin tongue carved through centre.

Culture
Hmong
Material
bamboo grass, paint and synthetic fibre
Made in
Thailand
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Charm3559/45

Ten charms secured together with a tied loop cord; charms are silver, cord is decorated with white and pink stripes. Charms consist of a ring, short cable chain, and circle with triangular protrusions on either side. Small arches extend from all edges of circles and five small fish decorations are attached to the arches along the bottom edges. All of the fish are angular and have diagonal lines incised across their front and backs. The first charm from the right also has a jade attachment. Jade carving is circular and has a wave-like motif extending from the top edge; additional wavy line incised towards bottom of jade.

Culture
Mien
Material
silver metal, jade mineral and fibre
Made in
Thailand
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Food Basket3559/5 a-c

Food carrying basket with three stacking sections with a long rounded handle that loops down and up again along both sides, forming a carrying handle at top. The round containers are stacked together with a lid on the top one; all three have side loops that slide over the upward bent halves of the handle, which helps hold them in place. Additional rings looped on either of handle. Lid on top container made of wood panels with angled rattan(?) sides; loop on top centre, for handling. Large squat "X" designs on front and back sides of all containers. Entire basket is coloured red.

Culture
Northern Thai
Material
rattan ?, dye and wood
Made in
Thailand
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Incense Holder3559/1

Tube-shaped container with lid; container and lid are made of thin cardboard, wrapped with a layer of banana fibre. Lid is attached with a twisted cord, threaded through holes in sides. Excess cord at top of lid, allowing it to lift away from container opening. When fully removed from container, lid hangs along side.

Culture
Thai
Material
banana fibre, paper and plant fibre
Made in
Thailand
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Food Tray3559/10

Basketry food tray table with a high wall and flaring lip. Tray is circular and has a tall foot, decorated with an open weave; foot tapers inward slightly towards base. Open weave design consists of a wavy line with a horizontal band through the centre. Bottom of foot consists of a thick piece of rattan(?), bound with staples. Mark stamped on base of tray.

Culture
Lanna
Material
metal and rattan ?
Made in
Thailand
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Hair Ornament3559/47 a-b

Two silver hair ornaments, one larger (part a) than the other (part b). Each is scissor-shaped, with the handle-like parts curled into spirals. Circular rivet hold blades together at centre.

Culture
Northern Thai
Material
silver alloy metal
Made in
Thailand
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Hunting Bow3559/7

Strung wooden bow with carved tips and grip; string made up of plant fibre. All elements are stained(?). Carvings on tips of bow consist of a curved plant motif; space between plants is cutout. Grip protrudes from belly of bow and is shaped like a sitting bird. String is twisted on either end, to secure loops around string nocks. Woven diamond in centre of string; bottom half of diamond is cutout, top is solid. Space between string nocks and carvings on tip are wrapped in plant fibre; grip wrapped in same fibre.

Culture
Akha
Material
wood, bamboo grass ?, plant fibre and stain ?
Made in
Thailand
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Food Tray3559/51

Three-legged food serving tray, or low table; exterior facing surfaces painted red, interior painted black. Tray has a round top, with a high lip, before flaring out into carved skirt. Skirt consists of curvilinear protrusions on either side of the legs, with scallops and circular cutouts along the edges. Legs of tray bend inward before extending out; semi-circles carved into the outer bottom edges. Foam pads on bases of feet.

Culture
Thai
Material
wood and paint
Made in
Thailand
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Basket3559/32

Woven pouch-like basket with an attached lid and long metal chain strap. Basket body is wedge-shaped with an oval-shaped opening and reinforced base; reinforcements consist of braided patches on the corners and a rod connecting the corners. Lid has a loop clasp that secures to a knob on front centre of basket. Metal strap is strung through three loops on basket front; loops are on either side of opening and towards bottom front centre. Basket is made of naturally coloured fibres; mostly yellow with brown coils wrapped around edges for decoration.

Culture
Northern Thai
Material
rattan ? and metal
Made in
Thailand
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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