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Coast Indian Suite2980/14

Panel 14 in a series of 20 panels. Monochromatic drawing of a Tlingit raven mask, in the shape of a bird head with open beak. The beak is light in colour and undecorated, curved at the end, and opened widely. The lower ventral portion is wrapped in fabric. The bird’s face shows an oblong eye with a heavy brow and a slightly wrinkled forehead. Behind the mask is a forest landscape of trees and underbrush. The rear portion of the head can be seen in drawing 2980/13. Covered with plexi frame.

Culture
Canadian
Made in
Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Coast Indian Suite2980/13

Panel 13 in a series of 20 panels. Drawing of a Kwakwaka'wakw echo mask. The mask has small, hollow eyes, heavy black brows, a long nose with flared nostrils, and a small, partially open mouth. To either side of the mouth are light yellow hands presenting their palms to the viewer in a stance of calling. Short legs are drawn below with four brown toes dangling from each. The face is decorated in shades of green and yellow with an orange nose and mouth area, and dark panels on the cheeks and forehead. Brown hair tops the mask and flows down the back. A yellow ear hides among the hair. To the right of the mask is the monochromatic rear portion of a bird mask, the rest of which can be seen in object 2980/14. Covered with plexi frame.

Culture
Canadian
Made in
Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Coast Indian Suite2980/7

Panel 7 in a series of 20 panels. Drawing of a Kwakwaka'wakw family crest mask. In the centre of the picture at a slight angle sits the mask, with a large, round, white panel decorated with green along the edges, two floating birds at top, two pink hands with fingers erect at bottom and a series of rectangular motifs radiating from the centre. In the middle of this panel protrudes a large round face with prominent nose and flared nostrils, an open mouth showing pointed teeth, round staring eyes and heavy brows. The face is coloured green and pink over a grey and black base. On the top centre of the forehead sits a high fin at a three quarter angle with a face drawn on its side. The fin is dark pink with green and black. In the background behind the mask in black, grey and white are masses of foliage, rocks and branches. The left side of the circular panel is on 2980/8 of this series. Covered with plexi frame.

Culture
Canadian
Made in
Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Mask2821/12

Mask representing a woman-butterfly. The head and bare breasts are of a female human, whereas the lower body, wings and antennae are of a butterfly. The woman has long black hair and red skin. The wings are decorated on each side with a flower on the lower wing and a foliage-like pattern in the upper segment. Mask carved of wood, then coated in a plaster-like substance, before being painted.

Culture
Mexican
Material
wood, plaster ?, paint and adhesive
Made in
Guerrero, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Spirit Bowl2986/2

Bowl is made of clay, with an uneven pedestal base that flares at bottom and narrows toward bowl. Bowl is round, widening toward the mouth, with a thinner rim. Rim lowers at one point to create a spout. A large The exterior of the bowl is coloured an orange red, with the inside a bright vibrant pink. A spot of pig’s blood can be seen on the interior base.

Culture
Mendi
Material
pig blood, clay and pigment
Made in
Southern Highlands, Papua New Guinea
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Owl Figure2985/6

Very small ceramic owl with grey-white body and black and brown painted decoration. Back and tail have a painted feather pattern. Stomach, back, and area around eyes are brown. Circular eyes are black in the centre surrounded by a ring of yellow and a larger red area outlined in black. Talons and tail protrude from base to stabilize the figure. Inscription on base: CY.

Culture
Chinese ?
Material
clay and paint
Made in
Hong Kong, China ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Owl Figure2985/2

Small ceramic owl with orange-white body and dark orange painted feather pattern on body and line pattern on wings and tail. The protruding beak extends to attach below the mouth, forming a loop. The beak and ears are entirely dark orange. There are metallic flecks visible in the dark orange paint. The wings and tail all protrude from the body. Inscription on base: -Zuni- S.K.L. "09."

Culture
Zuni
Material
clay and paint
Made in
New Mexico, USA
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Flask2955/25

Medium size, unglazed, orange ceramic flask with short neck, rounded body and small mouth. There are two strap handles attached at the shoulder on opposite sides of the neck.

Culture
Portuguese
Material
clay
Made in
Serpa, Beja, Portugal
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Flask2955/24

Medium size, unglazed, orange ceramic flask with short neck, rounded body and small mouth. There are two strap handles attached at the shoulder on opposite sides of the neck.

Culture
Portuguese
Material
clay
Made in
Serpa, Beja, Portugal
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Staff2955/17

Long wooden shepherd’s staff. Made of a tree branch and curled around in a hook shape at the top. A piece of aluminum has been attached over the top curve.

Culture
Portuguese
Material
wood and aluminium metal
Made in
Odemira, Beja, Portugal
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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