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House Feast DishA4147 a-i

Wooden feast dish (parts a-i) consisting of three large, deeply carved bowls (parts a-c), the whole forming a supernatural creature called a sisiutl. The bowls each sit of 2 sets of wheels that are loosely joined by mortise and tenon arrangements. The two end bowls (parts a and c) each depict the head and body of the serpent with a large protruding snout, carved eyes, ears and bared teeth. The middle bowl (part b) has a carved and painted human-like face on the sides, with two hands on the joins. Two large ladles (parts d-e) balance in the mouths of the sisuitl, projecting outward like tongues, held in by their handles. On top of the heads are four horn-like extensions (parts f-i), one at each end and two in the middle section. The bowl is painted with black, white, green, red and yellow design elements. There are holes in the overlapping slotted pieces for dowels (not incl. with dish).

Culture
Kwakwaka'wakw
Material
paint, red cedar wood and metal
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Speaker's StaffA8378

Staff featuring figures that are carved in the form of coppers and geometric shapes; the middle u-shape appears to have a Chilkat or ancestor face on it. The handle has shredded cedar bark attached with fibre twine. Colours used are black and red.

Culture
Kwakwaka'wakw
Material
wood, cedar bark, metal, paint and fibre
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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MaskA7491

Mask with mirrored eyes in sunken sockets, pursed lips, a hooked nose, prominent brows, oval-shaped indents on the sides of the forehead, and a piece of skin with hair attached at the back of the head. The mask is painted black with white ovals inside the indents at the sides of the forehead, white lines around the eyebrows and between the eyebrows, white around the eyes, red nostrils and lips.

Culture
Kwakwaka'wakw
Material
fibre, skin, wood and paint
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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MaskA7478

Wooden, bear mask, carved and painted; has copper, cutout teeth. The muzzle is hinged with two pieces leather on either side, nailed to a lower jaw. There is twine on the inside of the mask that connects to the jaw allowing it to open and close. Wooden ears are attached to the top of the head. The mask is painted black, green and red.

Culture
Kwakwaka'wakw
Material
wood, fibre, leather skin, copper metal and paint
Made in
Blunden Harbour, British Columbia, Canada ? or Ba'as, British Columbia, Canada ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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HeaddressA7480

Wooden wolf headdress, or mask. Carved in the form of a long head and snout, with a bent wood frame at the back. The mask has ears with two concave areas, and they protrude backwards at an angle. The mask aslo has a long muzzle with a protruding tongue and prominent nostrils. The mask is painted black with red inside the ears, green around the black and white eyes, a black line underneath each eyebrow, red nostrilsand lips with a white edge, a red tonge, and two rows of white teeth with red edges.

Culture
Kwakwaka'wakw
Material
wood, paint, fibre and dye
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Dog MaskA7481

Wooden, dog mask, carved and painted with long muzzle painted red and black. Green ovoids are carved around the eyes that appear to have had an inlay surrounding a metal eyeball. Top of head has nails with little bits of skin and fibre around them - remnants of fur ? There is a piece of wood nailed to the inside left.

Culture
Kwakwaka'wakw
Material
skin, fibre, metal, paint and wood
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Feast LadleA8377

Large wooden ladle with a deep bowl and a cylindrical shaped handle carved in the form of a sea-lion. The bottom of the mouth attaches to the top of the spoon. The nose, eyes and mouth are carved, there is shallow engraving for side fins. The end of the handle consists of the back fins formed together in an oval-like shape. Painted black but there are traces of white and orange paint.

Culture
Kwakwaka'wakw
Material
cedar wood and paint
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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MaskA7483

Wooden humanoid mask with small circular eyes, a slightly protruding lower lip, and a disproportionately large, protruding nose--nose appears to be a later addition to the mask and is not painted. Painted red, black, and yellow, with upturned black eyebrows, moustache, and goatee. There are two holes bored at the forehead.

Culture
Kwakwaka'wakw
Material
wood, paint and metal
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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MaskA7477

Bear mask with a movable lower jaw. The mask has rounded ears that protrude above the brow, and the muzzle is elongated with prominent nostrils and two rows of teeth. The mask is painted with heavy black brows, green around the eyes, black above the upper lip and over the muzzle, red and off-white nostrils, red lips, and off-white teeth. There is also a black and white design element on the sides of the muzzle, a red design element beside the eyes, one orange ear and one ear with a red, white and black design.

Culture
Kwakwaka'wakw
Material
wood and paint
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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MaskA7476

Carved, wooden, supernatural bird mask with a long beak and circular cutout nostrils. The beak is hinged with pieces of leather on either side, nailed to the jaw. The beak and nostrils are painted black with red edging and detailing. There is a red stylized U-form around the nostrils. The eyes are white, outlined in black on a white, ovoid shaped background; brow is black and there are three black U-forms along the back rim. Attached to the top of the head are short strips of cedar bark creating a fringe that sits on top and hangs over the opening. Attached with twine to the top, back and bottom rim is red and white twisted cloth. Strips of cedar line the bottom rim and dangle down to cover the body of the wearer. The inside of the mask is hollow with the exception of thick strip of fibre that lines the opening and an attached twine cord that assistants the beak in opening and shutting; cord is tied around a long, wooden handle. The mask is painted black, red and white with Northwest Coast stylized designs.

Culture
Kwakwaka'wakw
Material
cedar bark, fibre, cotton fibre, wood, paint, leather skin and metal
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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