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Figure2956/18

Large ceramic figure of 'humility' from the 'seven virtues'. The female figure has long hair over her shoulder with a flower on top, a long shawl with floral design on her right shoulder, and is holding a bird with her left hand and a rose with her right hand. Carved on front is the word “HUMILDADE.”

Culture
Portuguese
Material
clay, paint and glaze
Made in
Barcelos, Braga, Portugal
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Figure2956/16

Large ceramic figure of Medusa; human female with snakes in place of hair. The figure has a protruding nose and several raised hands on upper body. Two hands above ears.

Culture
Portuguese
Material
clay, paint and glaze
Made in
Barcelos, Braga, Portugal
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Santo Antônio2956/156

Wooden shrine with peaked roof and legs. The lower portion of the shrine is a pair of legs with a black skirt, wedge sandals, and visible feet with red toe nails. Image of Santo Antonio holding a child and a book on the panel, incised decoration on front. Metal hook at upper back.

Culture
Portuguese
Material
wood, metal and paint
Made in
Braga, Braga, Portugal
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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S. Martinho de Dume2956/153 a-b

Wooden figure representing Sao Martinho holding a long staff (part b). Figure stands on a large base with mottled coloured designs and wears a red sash and cape with vertical incised designs. Gold crown above head.

Culture
Portuguese
Material
wood and paint
Made in
Braga, Braga, Portugal
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Drum2956/290

Small box drum. Drum has skin stretched over both sides of a wooden frame. Green ribbon band nailed on outer edge, the ribbon extended as a loop on one corner. Multicoloured fabric decorations are on all four corners.

Culture
Portuguese
Material
wood, skin, cotton fibre, synthetic fibre, wool fibre and metal
Made in
Nisa, Portalegre, Portugal
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Drum2956/289

Medium size box drum; skin stretched over a wooden frame. Green ribbon band nailed on outer edge, the ribbon extended as a loop on one corner. Multicoloured fabric decorations are on all four corners.

Culture
Portuguese
Material
wood, skin, cotton fibre, synthetic fibre and metal
Made in
Nisa, Portalegre, Portugal
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Drum2956/288

Large box drum; skin stretched over a wooden frame. Orange ribbon band nailed on outer edge, the ribbon extended as a loop on one corner. Multicoloured fabric decorations are on all four corners.

Culture
Portuguese
Material
wood, skin, cotton fibre, synthetic fibre and metal
Made in
Nisa, Portalegre, Portugal
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Horn Container2956/258 a-b

Horn container. Hollow, curved section of black and gray horn with a small cork stopper in the pointed end and a large cork stopper (part b) in the large end. There are gold-toned metal studs on the larger stopper, and a black leather band decoration at the rim. A black leather thong is tied at the rim.

Culture
Portuguese
Material
goat horn, bark, metal and leather skin
Made in
Borba, Evora, Portugal
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Horn Container2956/257 a-b

Goat horn container. Hollow, curved section of yellow-brown horn with a cork stopper at the pointed end and a cork plug (part b) in the large end. A narrow leather band is attached at the rim with metal studs. There's a fine incised decoration of hearts and flowers on the surface, as well as the inscription “CABECO DE VIDE / 1950”.

Culture
Portuguese
Material
goat horn, bark, metal and leather skin
Made in
Borba, Evora, Portugal
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Horn Container2956/256

Shepherd’s horn for wine; brown goat horn with round metal piece at pointed end and leather band at rim with dark gold-toned studs. Twisted leather thong strung to a metal chain. A small wooden plug attached with leather thong at rim. Deep carved cross lines on surface. Small pieces of tape on surface.

Culture
Portuguese
Material
goat horn, bark, metal and leather skin
Made in
Serpa, Beja, Portugal
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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