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Harpoon3508/2 a-b

Harpoon (part a) with a detachable head (part b). Harpoon has a cylindrical steel shaft inserted into a wider wooden handle. Ends of wood are capped with copper(?). Hide cord wrapped around bottom end in a loose spiral, before tightening into a thick band; hide acts as a handgrip. Second hide tie knotted around base of metal shaft. Top of shaft tapers to a point, for head to fit on. Harpoon head consists of an oval-shaped blade, with a sharp point, welded to a triangular holder. Long rope line strung through hole drilled into centre of holder, creating a large loop. Rope is secured together at intervals.

Culture
Inuit
Material
wood, steel metal, rawhide skin, fibre and copper metal ?
Made in
Northwest Territories, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Awl3508/8

Small awl made of antler. Elongated shaft tapers to a point. Carved circular finial at the top. Awl has a natural curve, dipping in the middle.

Culture
Inuit
Material
antler
Made in
Northwest Territories, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Boots3508/4 a-b

Pair of boots made of wolf skin. Legs and vamps are covered in white fur, soles are light brown hide. On either side of the boot heels are two long hide ties, meant to be secured around the ankles. The top openings are edged with canvas-like material, through which is threaded a dark pink drawstring. Bottom edges of openings are trimmed with three decorative bands. Top rows have an alternating white and dark blue triangle motif; second are plain yellow; third are green with scalloped edges, with a shiny, gold-coloured diamond motif overtop. Interiors are unlined.

Culture
Inuit
Material
wolf skin, rawhide skin, fibre and dye
Made in
Northwest Territories, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Model Kayak3505/30 a-d

Model kayak carved from antler (part a). Small figure (part b) sits inside cockpit, wearing a hooded parka. Eyes and mouth are incised, nose carved in low relief. Arms are held straight in front of body. Small notches along centre edges of hands to hold a separate double-bladed paddle (parts c and d; paddle is broken). Back of figure is polished; front is rough and dark grey, showing core of antler. In front of the figure, two harpoons are tied to the kayak with white fibre. Animal-shaped harpoon rest, with holes drilled along its length, in between them. Ends of kayak are carved in low relief.

Culture
Inuit
Material
antler and fibre
Made in
Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Figure3495/9

Green stone carving of a man pulling up a seal. Man has oval-shaped eyes, straight nose, and incised mouth and eyebrows. Finely incised vertical lines across forehead, imitating hair. Figure is wearing a parka, with the hood up, pants, and tall boats. Trim of hood and boots are carved in relief. Trim along bottom edge of parka and cuffs done with incised lines. Man is sitting with his legs spread out. His right is lying flat and bent away from his body, and his left is propped up. Between his legs, he is holding the head of the seal with both hands. The seal is staring upward, with its back to the man and fore flippers held in front of its body. The lower body and hind flippers curve below the man. Circular indents in the face, imitating eyes and nostrils, with incised lines around, imitating whiskers and the mouth. Claws and hind flippers are carved in relief. PUDLOO E7-9 on base.

Culture
Inuit
Material
stone and dark green-grey
Made in
Lake Harbour, Nunavut, Canada ? or Kimmirut, Nunavut, Canada ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Figure3495/6

Carving of a standing bear, made of Baffin Island white marble. Circular indents in face, imitating eyes, and nose and mouth are incised lines. Triangular ears and rounded tail are carved in relief. Head of bear is narrow, tapering into a rounded body, with wide, cylindrical limbs. Face is looking right and tilted at an angle. The hind legs are widely spaced apart, and the left is slightly bent. Forelegs are held in front of the body, with the right bent inward and the left stretched outward. Incised lines along edges of all paws, imitating claws. Partly illegible inscription on base.

Culture
Inuit
Material
marble stone
Made in
Baffin Island, Nunavut, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Harpoon3508/1 a-b

Harpoon (part a) with a detachable head (part b). Harpoon has a flat shaft, made of two pieces of antler riveted together, that narrows to a point. Shaft is inserted into a wider “V”-shaped piece of antler, riveted to a cylindrical wooden handle. Knife-shaped, antler blade secured to opposite end of handle with hide ties and copper nails. Hide strip woven through the bottom centre of wooden handle. Strip held close to handle with hide and rope ties. Harpoon head consists of an oval-shaped steel blade, with a sharp point, riveted to a triangular holder. Long hide strap strung through hole drilled into centre of holder. End of strap has a loop handle.

Culture
Inuit
Material
wood, antler, rawhide skin, steel metal, plant fibre, fibre and copper metal
Made in
Northwest Territories, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Boots3508/5 a-b

Pair of boots made of caribou skin. Legs and vamps are covered in a mix of brown and white fur, soles are light brown hide. On either side of the boot heels are two long hide ties, meant to be secured around the ankles. The top openings are edged with dark blue cloth, through which is threaded a white braided drawstring. Interiors are unlined.

Culture
Inuit
Material
caribou skin, rawhide skin, fibre and dye
Made in
Northwest Territories, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Figure3505/29

Light grey, flat stone carving of a face. Head is oval-shaped with finely incised lines across the front and back; lines carved deeper on back. Deeply drilled circles imitate eyes, with angled depressions next to them; straight eyebrows incised above. Nose is long and rectangular, and carved in relief. Sloped channel in centre of face imitates mouth; bottom lip carved in relief.

Culture
Inuit
Material
stone
Made in
Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Figure3505/28

Bronze sculpture of a dancing bear. Figure is standing on its left hind leg, with its right raised. Left foreleg is stretched straight outward, right is bent at an angle; both have their paws curled. Left paw is facing up, right facing out. Grooves carved into edges of all paws, imitating claws. Bear has a narrow head, with pointed ears along the back edge, tapering to a flat snout. Teardrop-shaped eyes, nostrils and frowning mouth are incised. Artist mark, edition number 6/150, signature and date carved along bottom of left hind leg.

Culture
Inuit
Material
bronze metal
Made in
Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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