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HeadbandSf877

The woven headband is narrow with a long fringe at both ends. The central section of the band repeats double headed serpents twelve times in gold, green and two shades of red. The band narrows to sections of oblique twining and weft faced plain weave on grouped warps at both ends. The warps then become long fringes. Z-spun, two plied s yarns.

Culture
Andes
Material
alpaca wool fibre ? and dye
Made in
Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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TasselSf875

A narrow band in red, and two shades of yellow with a large pendant tassel. A frontal human with a large head and raised hands is repeated five times. The figures are yellow and/or dark yellow against a red background. One end is fragmentary. The main band is worked in overhand knotting. The tassel is wrapped and a stylized feline is needle-woven into the wrapped area. Z-spun, two plied s yarns; tassel yarns z-spun, two ply s, reply z.

Culture
Andes
Material
alpaca wool fibre ?
Made in
Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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LoomIa64 a-h

Backstrap loom with wood and bamboo bars, and rattan backstrap, (parts a-h) held together with knotted string. In order that the pieces occur. Part h is a plaited backstrap with a braided border and that narrows to wrapped handles on both sides. Part g is a flat hardwood sword with rounded ends that are slightly tapering, use-wear shows numerous slight indentations along both edges from the centre, and gives a serrated appearance. Part f is a cylindrical, dark brown hardwood stick. Part d is a hollow, brown bamboo warp beam. Part a is a cylindrical, dark brown hardwood stick with a narrower 2 cm. wide section before each knobbed end. Part b is a wide notched ended hardwood stick with one concave and one flat surface. Part e is like f but of a lighter brown. Part c is like b. String, one side black, other faded to purple-brown tied together, knotted at each element.

Culture
Ilocos
Material
bamboo grass, lacquer, cotton fibre, rattan and wood
Made in
Philippines
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BagAa35

Two handles are formed by the legs tied at the tail with sinew. Sheath for a knife is formed by holes in the tail. Entire hide is used.

Culture
Khoisan ?
Material
skin and sinew
Made in
Botswana
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BowAa62

Sinew bowstring lashed and knotted around the tapered ends of a curved wood bow. The shaft of the bow is bound with sinews. The grip is set slightly below the centre of the staff.

Culture
Khoisan ?
Material
wood and sinew
Made in
Okavango Swamps, Botswana
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Halibut HookNbz686

U-shaped, bent metal hook, one sharp end bent inwards at an angle, the upper end bent outwards. A loop of knotted twine is attached to middle of upper arm; remains of cotton cord are coiled around the front arm.

Culture
Coast Salish: Shishalh ?
Material
iron metal and cotton fibre
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Rod PuppetIb321 a-c

Three-dimensional male humanoid puppet: large head (part b) fits into body with skirt (part a), and a control rod (part c) with a long shaft passes through the body and fits into the neck of the figure's head. The body has jointed arms, each with a long controlling rod attached. Light red face, red upturned eyes with black pupils; red lips with white protruding upper teeth. Black moustache, ring beard, eyebrows and shark tooth decoration on forehead. Short blunt nose, large ears shaped like inverted comma. Green and gold band around head ending in a tassel of red. Carved red fez shaped headdress. Gold tassel from top of fez with end of green, red and gold hanging down over straight neck length black hair. Pronounced adam's apple. Arms articulate at shoulder and elbow. Light red hands, fingers symmetrical and outstretched. Black tailored cloth jacket, front closure, no collar, pocket on right chest. Sarong with small pink flowers and grey-blue foliage on beige background.

Culture
Sundanese
Material
wood, paint, cotton fibre and fibre
Made in
Java, Indonesia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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SnareAa48

Two cords twisted into one rope with a thinner rope and toggle attached. Long rope is knotted at both ends.

Culture
Khoisan ?
Material
sisal fibre
Made in
Okavango Swamps, Botswana
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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NetAa47

Net of sisal rope gathered into eight main strands at either end, where they are secured by a ring of leather. Attached at each end is a long strip of rawhide.

Culture
Khoisan ?
Material
sisal fibre and skin
Made in
Okavango Swamps, Botswana
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BowAa46

Curved bow which is smoothed and tapered at each end. Bound in three places with sinew: at the grip and at the ends. Bowstring of large sinew is lashed around the tips and is held in place by the bindings. The grip is slightly below the centre of the shaft.

Culture
Khoisan ?
Material
grewium wood, eland sinew and gemsbok sinew
Made in
Okavango Swamps, Botswana
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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