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RattleA8054

Rectangular-shaped rattle with bear's face carved on one side and a raven design on the other. Lines delineating the bear's ears, eyes, nostrils, mouth and chin are engraved into the surface. The bear's mouth is oval-shaped with eight teeth visible. Traces of white paint are present within the grooves of the teeth. Black paint has been applied to the muzzle area and brow region of the bear's face. Black paint is also applied to the sides of the rectangular rattle, but not the handle. The handle, like the high relief areas of the rattle, is stained a dark brown colour. The raven depicted on the opposite side is in a seated position with wing extended. The wing has five feathers, while the tail which curves slightly upwards has three. Black and white pigment highlights the engraved areas of the raven also.

Culture
Coast Salish: Quwutsun'
Material
wood, adhesive ?, stone ?, paint and stain
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Model Totem PoleA8060

Miniature totem pole depicting frog and a bear with sea lion. The green frog is at the base of the pole with the brown and black bear sitting on top. The sea lion is brown. There is a large hole at the top of the bear's head into which something can be placed. Painted red, black, and yellow on the natural brown wood. There are five nails in the back.

Culture
Coast Salish: Quwutsun'
Material
paint, wood and metal
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Owl FigureA8066

Carved wooden figure in the shape of an owl with wings spread. The head of the owl has backwards pointing, triangular-shaped ears and two large circular eyes with smaller engraved circles inside of them. Owl has a rounded body and two legs with three claws at end of each foot. Wing feathers are delineated. The object is painted with a dark stain.

Culture
Coast Salish: Quwutsun'
Material
wood and stain
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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LadleA4465

Ladle with leaf-shaped bowl and long narrow handle. The handle has a downward facing finial. The underside of the ladle's bowl slopes to reach a gentle point. The wood is a yellowish brown colour.

Culture
Coast Salish: Quwutsun'
Material
wood
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Bentwood ChestA8211 a-b

Rectangular bentwood box (part a) with lid (part b). The front and back are painted red and black in different designs. The front and back have complex designs. The sides have the same motif of vertical sets of ovoids and u-forms. Designs painted in black and red with stylized forms. The lid has decorative brass studs on three edges; the studs on the front are all gone, except one.

Culture
Coast Salish: Quwutsun'
Material
brass metal and red cedar wood
Made in
Bella Bella, British Columbia, Canada and 'Qvuqvai, British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Basketry TrayA8213

Circular tan cedar root tray with simple coiled work (bifurcated stitches), watch-spring base construction, and partial imbrication. Five central rows alternate in red cherry bark and grass. Four vertical stripes composed of the letters "N" in red and "M" in black split the design field into four. Staggered between, there are y-like shapes in black, red and white, with alternating red and black arrowhead shapes around the inner rim and outer edge.

Culture
Coast Salish: Quwutsun'
Material
cedar root, dye, grass and cherry bark
Made in
Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Mat CreaserA8114

Undecorated wooden mat creaser with a straight proximal edge and semi-circular distal edge and sides. Similarly shaped opening in centre of object, which functions as a hand grip. The opening has flat surfaces, except at the top where it is rounded, and there are cut marks in the corners. The ventral surface has a groove that runs lengthwise. The wood is yellow-brown in colour.

Culture
Coast Salish: Quwutsun'
Material
wood
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Grease LadleA8115

Ladle with flat round bowl and short narrow handle. The handle has a downward facing finial on the end. The bowl of ladle is coated with a substance, possibly grease or oil. The underside of the ladle's shallow bowl is rounded. The bowl is a yellowish brown colour while the handle is darker due to use.

Culture
Coast Salish: Quwutsun'
Material
wood and oil
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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LadleA8116

Ladle with flat oval shaped bowl and short rectangular handle. The handle has a downward facing finial on the end. The underside of the ladle's shallow bowl is rounded. The bowl is a light reddish brown colour while the handle is darker due to use.

Culture
Coast Salish: Quwutsun'
Material
wood
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Canoe PaddleA8169

Carved wood paddle with a diamond-shaped blade and a handle grip mortised and nailed to the shaft. Blade is painted in geometric sections of, from the handle, blue, white, and red with a plain natural wood handle.

Culture
Coast Salish: Quwutsun'
Material
paint and wood
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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