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OrnamentC165

A flat, white shell disc with a carved tortoise shell attached to the top of the shell by the twisted fibre string. Tortoise shell has a bilaterally symmetrical pierced design that consists of five tapering ovals with four radiating lines below.

Culture
Solomon Islands
Material
tortoise shell, fibre and clam shell
Made in
Santa Cruz Islands, Solomon Islands
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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OrnamentH1.54

Silver coated brass ornament; etched disc with circular pattern consisting of circles and half circles inside of a lined, scalloped edge; green glass set in raised, circular, central piece of metal; thin, pointed, metal strip riveted to and folded over from disc creating a prong.

Culture
Andes ?
Material
silver metal, brass metal and glass
Made in
Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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NecklaceC1432

Cowrie shells that have a greyish-white colour with orange tips. The shells are strung on a twisted brown string.

Culture
Melanesian
Material
cowrie shell and fibre
Made in
Pacific Islands
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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CarvingC189

A large fragment of carving from the shell of a giant clam (Tridacna gigas). Geometric designs and human figures arranged in rows.

Culture
Solomon Islands
Material
clam shell
Made in
Choiseul, Solomon Islands
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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CombC194

Four short teeth. Circular top end with an open work leaf decoration.

Culture
Solomon Islands
Material
tortoise shell
Made in
New Georgia, Solomon Islands
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BlouseE209

Blouse or huipil consisting of three rectangular, cotton, woven pieces machine sewn together with cream thread. The side panels are cream and undecorated. The central panel is decorated in bands of triangular patterns and animal motifs alternating with solid horizontal stripes. The designs are in white, green, orange and purple on a red ground with a cream border along the bottom. The scoop neck is edged with a purple decorative design. The sides are sewn together with the exception of arm holes.

Culture
Quiche
Material
cotton fibre and dye
Made in
Nebaj, Quiche, Guatemala ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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NecklaceH2.18

Single strand necklace with sections of six red seeds alternating with pairs of creamy coloured snail-like shells.

Culture
Interior Amazonia ?
Material
shell, fibre and seed
Made in
South America
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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NecklaceC260

Grey-brown seeds pierced and strung on twisted fibre string.

Culture
Solomon Islands
Material
seed and fibre
Made in
Solomon Islands
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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PinH1.68

Metal pin with a large jointed-bodied fish with engraved diamond shaped scales, attached by a thin metal chain linked to a floral pin detailed with a curved edge, triangular cut outs, incised leaves surrounding an inlaid blue piece of glass.

Culture
Peruvian ?
Material
silver metal and glass
Made in
Peru ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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RingH1.73

Metal ring with a thin band; circular cutouts on each side and a large central cutout overlaid with a claddagh style motive.

Culture
Andes ?
Material
silver metal
Made in
Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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