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Bracelet2594/2

Gold bracelet consisting of an outer surface covered entirely with carved design and crosshatched detailing. Main animal image is a raven in profile with the head facing the left. Beside the back of the head are the talons and on the right side of the bracelet is the wing. Bracelet ends don't meet at back; edges are slightly rounded. The signature inscribed on the inside reads 'PJanze 79.'

Culture
Gitxsan
Material
gold metal
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Wolves Howling at the Moon in New York City2580/1

Print with three quadrangular light green shapes in the background. One is a vertical rectangle at the top left corner, below which, there is a second rectangle with a semi-circular indent at its top right corner and the third is an inverted and reversed "L" shape at the top right corner that extends to the bottom right corner. Over these, there are overlapping abstract design elements in red, blue-green, and black that include u forms, ovoids, and circles. Pencil inscription across the bottom edge reads'21/50 WOLVES HOWLING AT THE MOON IN NEW YORK CITY Ken M. Mowatt / 89'. The print is on a vertically rectangular, white paper piece.

Culture
Gitxsan
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Shaking the Crown BoneNb7.346 a-b

Sculptural installation in the form of two very large lahal sticks. Each is installed vertically, and rotates on a central axis. The 'male' stick (part a) has a wide copper band around its centre, with the Royal Proclamation of 1763 acid-etched into it. The 'female' stick (part b) has 5 copper inlay hands, each with a year acid-etched into it. Both have carved hands protruding from the main post - one pair of hands extend palm-up in the lower area; 8 fisted hands extend out, around the post, above the central area; one hand points downward from the upper area. Both sticks also have two colour-stained, wood veneer bands at each end, with inlaid abalone figures between them. The 'male' stick has 2 crown and 2 jester hat shapes between the top bands, and 2 trees and fish between the bottom bands. The 'female' stick has 2 trees and fish between its top bands, and 3 pairs of sticks between the bottom bands.

Culture
Gitxsan
Material
yellow cedar wood, yew wood, abalone shell, steel metal ?, mahogany wood, maple wood, copper metal, stain, lacquer, wax and adhesive
Made in
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Eagle Amhalait1791/1 a-f

Round, gold pendant (part a) on a gold chain (part b). The pendant has a three-dimensional design of an eagle face with blue abalone eyes, and is framed by flat pieces of abalone shell all the way around the outside of the face. The pendant came in a rectangular hand-made wooden box (part c) with a lid (d). The top of the lid has silver clasps for lifting, while the underside has silver hooks for displaying the pendant. There is also a purple velvet pillow (part e) inside the box for storing the pendant and a purple velvet bag (part f) that fits over the outside of the box.

Culture
Gitxsan
Material
gold metal, silver metal, cotton fibre, abalone shell, paua abalone shell and yew wood
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Mask1768/6

Carved wooden nak nox mask of human face with red and blue striped design. Outer sides of nose and lips outlined in red. Circle design on sides of either cheek. Two strips of rawhide on back, attached with metal nails on one side. Strip of wood nailed across lower back of inside. Top of nose attached with three wooden dowels. Plastic wire attached by screws on top of inside.

Culture
Gitxsan
Material
wood, paint ?, metal, synthetic fibre and rawhide skin
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Mask1768/2

Carved mask of human face with downward curving moustache and thick black eyebrows. Overall ovular in shape; protruding forehead; holes in eyes, ears and slit in mouth.

Culture
Gitxsan
Material
wood and dye ?
Made in
Cedarvale, British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Baby Carrier1648/1

Eight-sided bentwood baby carrier, with rope handles at top end. There are four holes at base. Ropes are attached inside. The bottom is nailed to the sides, and split down the centre.

Culture
Gitxsan ?
Material
cedar wood ?, metal and fibre
Made in
Hazelton, British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Wolf Headdress1529/1

Carved alder wood headdress with attached wolf skin. Wood is stained and details on ears and mouth are painted red and black. Nose is blue and red; eyes, brows, and other details are in black. The skin is attached to forehead and goes down approximately 1 metre.

Culture
Gitxsan
Material
alder wood, wolf skin ? and leather skin
Made in
Kispiox, British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Bentwood BoxNb7.341

Large square bentwood cooking box with uneven upper edges. The joining corner and bottom are sewn together with strips of twisted cedar rope.

Culture
Gitxsan
Material
red cedar wood
Made in
Kisgegas, British Columbia, Canada ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Powder HornA1586

Hollow, curved section of yellow-brown horn with a stick-like wooden stopper at the pointed end and a wooden plug affixed with metal rivets blocking the large end. A braided srting strap with tassels runs from the stopper to the centre of the plug.

Culture
Gitxsan
Material
horn, fibre, wood, metal and dye
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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