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Model PaddleA7459

Stylized design in colours of black and red on one side only of a small wood paddle. The main design of the blade consist of four outlined u forms that have designs within. The top two u forms nearer to the tip are black while the lower two u forms nearer to the handle are red. The top u form has the following: a red curve, a cross hatched black u form, and a red-outlined u form that has an eye form within. The next u form has the following: a red-outlined crescent shape, an oblong pointed shape that has diagonal black lines within, a central eye form, and a red-outlined split u that has black cross hatching in the spaces in between. The third u form is similar to the first except that there is a black curve line in between the cross hatched black u form and the red-outlined u form that has an eye form within. The last u form has the following: a black-outlined split u that has cross hatching within the lower portion. Along either edge of the blade there are three black curving shapes. The upper end of the handle has a diagonal black diamond shape with a horizontal line at either end. The handle has a horizontal rectangular finial.

Culture
Tsimshian
Material
wood and paint
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Model PaddleA1544

Small wooden paddle painted in yellow, white, black, and red. The front side of the blade has a creature in the mouth of another. The main creature has a black oval in white tapering oval eye surrounded by a dark green area, a black nose, an open red mouth showing ten white teeth, a black and green u form behind the head with smaller red, yellow, and green ones behind, four black feather-like features, and two-feathered yellow tail with red and black u forms at the base. The creature in the main creature's mouth has a black circle in white tapering oval eye surrounded by a green area with a yellow face, a green nose, and an open red-lined mouth showing multiple white teeth. A red diamond shape is at the tip of the blade. The back has two diagonal red bands, one across at either end of the blade with 'Port Simpson .B.C.' written in black in between. The handle has a horizontal cylindrical finial.

Culture
Tsimshian
Material
wood and paint
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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MaskA8540

Human-like mask. The plain brown face, with natural contour lines, has circular cut out hole eyes surrounded by a tapering oval with dark brows above. The elongated nose has red nostrils and are cut out. The human mouth is red with a dark moustache. Three parallel marks are on the cheeks with blue-green on the left side and red on the right side. A thick, red band is painted over the forehead. Three holes are drilled in the scalp. Fabric patches are nailed onto the back at the top middle and at either side.

Culture
Tsimshian
Material
fibre, wood, paint and metal
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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House Screen BoardNb7.242 i

A long rectangular cedar plank with faded Northwest Coast designs imprinted in the surface of the wood. The top edge is slanted at an angle. Evenly spaced rectangular carved sections are located on the edge of the piece near the top and have embedded cedar bark stitching. Back has two rectangular indented notches at the bottom and top of the board. Nails on the top portion of the board.

Culture
Tsimshian
Material
cedar wood, paint and cedar bark
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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House Screen BoardNb7.239 c

A long rectangular cedar plank with faded Northwest Coast designs imprinted in the surface of the wood. Green patch of plant-like substance near bottom on one side. Black coloured designs are more visible near the top of the piece. Four evenly spaced rectangular carved sections are located on the edge of the piece to one side. Underside of plank has chisel marks down its length.

Culture
Tsimshian
Material
red cedar wood and paint
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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House Screen BoardNb7.242 e

A long rectangular cedar plank with faded Northwest Coast designs imprinted in the surface of the wood; segments of thick black formlines are visible over the entire surface. A longitudinal spit runs from one end towards the centre. A bright pink, encircled number nine is inscribed on the underside of the plank in the centre and at the two ends. Underside is covered in large, uniform chisel marks.

Culture
Tsimshian
Material
cedar wood and paint
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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House Screen BoardNb7.242 j

A long rectangular cedar plank with faded Northwest Coast designs imprinted in the surface of the wood; black and red designs are clearly visible on the upper half of the surface. The outer edges are very worn. A longitudinal split runs from the upper end of the board. The underside of the board is covered in uniform chisel marks and a single longitudinal gouge that runs its length.

Culture
Tsimshian
Material
cedar wood and paint
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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House Screen BoardA6558 a

A long rectangular cedar plank with faded painted Northwest Coast designs imprinted in the surface of the wood. Orange patch of crackled wood near the centre of the plank. Black and red coloured designs are more visible near the bottom of the piece. Small rectangular holes spaced across the length of one edge. The other edge is jagged and uneven. Chisel marks and nail(?) holes overall on underside of object.

Culture
Tsimshian
Material
cedar wood, paint and metal
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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House Screen BoardA6558 c

A long rectangular cedar plank with faded Northwest Coast designs imprinted in the surface of the wood; black and red designs are visible over the entire surface. Underside is covered in uniform chisel marks, patches of black discolouration, has rectangular and vertical indentations at one end, and is inscribed at one end with a bright pink encircled number 7.

Culture
Tsimshian
Material
cedar wood and paint
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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House Screen BoardNb7.242 b

A long rectangular cedar plank with faded Northwest Coast designs imprinted in the surface of the wood; black and red designs visibly cover the entire surface. Cedar bark stitching and/or the attendant holes at both ends of board. Nail holes irregularly spaced around the outer edges. Underside is covered in uniform chisel marks, with an encircled number ten inscribed in bright pink near one end. Rectangular indentations at both ends on the underside.

Culture
Tsimshian
Material
cedar wood, paint and cedar bark
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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