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Neck RingA8231

Thick, neck ring consisting of layers of shredded cedar bark wrapped around itself to create a circular shape. On top of the cedar wrap is finely twisted cedar bark rope laid parallel and woven together. An additional sash of the same material is bound onto the ring by a plated cedar bark collar. Sewn to this sash are small, rectangular strips of hide. There is a piece of eagle down intertwined in the weaving.

Culture
Nisga'a
Material
cedar bark, skin and feather
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Button Blanket1744/1

Ceremonial button blanket of black felt in a rectangular shape with a red felt border running all around a rectangular black background on which are sewn (as applique) four red designs: a killer whale at the top, and a grizzly bear at lower centre flanked by an eagle and a raven. White buttons are sewn all along the red applique designs. White buttons in triangular groups of three are also sewn along the outer edge of the black background. Two satin ties are sewn onto upper red border. Small copper plate (5.2cm x 1.6cm) with engraved inscription is sewn at reverse side of upper corner: "E. Gosnell & Son Copper & Carving Aiyansh, B.C."

Culture
Nisga'a
Material
wool fibre, cotton fibre, synthetic fibre, plastic and dye
Made in
Aiyansh, British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureA8232

Naturalistic human head carved from wood and painted red and black, with traces of green. Large metal hook at the neck.

Culture
Nisga'a
Material
red cedar wood, metal and paint
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Bentwood BoxA8228

Tall bentwood box with a distributive design in black and red on the front and back panels. Black ovoids on the sides.

Culture
Nisga'a
Material
wood and paint
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FrontletA2106

Square frontlet with a carved human face with heavy black eyebrows and abalone shell inlay for eyes and teeth. Face is bordered on three sides by a band of carved human faces, hands and feet: small human faces are partially painted blue, with black eyes and eyebrows; hands and feet are red; in between the small faces are pieces of abalone shell.

Culture
Nisga'a
Material
abalone shell and wood
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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WhistleA2115

Large, horn-like wooden whistle without air vent or bottom. Constructed from two complimentary halves bound together with string in two places.

Culture
Nisga'a
Material
fibre and wood
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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PaddleA1555

Wood paddle that is heavily shellacked. Blade is deeply carved in relief and painted with yellow, red, black, and green in the design of a frog ? on both sides. Has black ovoid in yellow tapering oval eyes, red nostrils, an open mouth with a red tongue and yellow teeth, hunched legs, green sides, and a different creature at either side. Double handle grip.

Culture
Nisga'a
Material
cedar wood and paint
Made in
Aiyansh, British Columbia, Canada ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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PaddleA1556

Wood paddle that is heavily shellacked. Blade is deeply carved in relief and painted with yellow, red, black, and green in the design of a beaver on both sides. Has black ovoid in yellow tapering oval eyes with black brows above, red nostrils, an open mouth with yellow in the middle surrounded by red, hunched legs, and red-brown cross hatched tail parts showing at either side with green at the ends. Large double handle grip.

Culture
Nisga'a
Material
cedar wood and paint
Made in
Aiyansh, British Columbia, Canada ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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WhistleA1752

Wooden whistle made from two complementary tube-like pieces joined by string, open at both ends; one square end and one circular end.

Culture
Nisga'a
Material
fibre and wood
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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