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RattleA1756

Two complementary copper plates with central convex areas, forming an ovate cavity. A whale design is incised on both sides. Surrounding border has incised circular designs.

Culture
Nisga'a
Material
brass metal, copper metal and wood
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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PaddleA1538

Wood paddle with an expansive design on both sides painted in black on brown. Design consists of an ovoid in tapering oval eye with a split u in front. Underneath, there is a pair of red u forms and a pair of black u forms. Behind this, there is a split u within a larger u form that has a plain ovoid within. Below, there is an ovoid in ovoid with three talon-like features. The tip of the blade has a solid black u form.

Culture
Nisga'a
Material
wood and paint
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Model CanoeA1541

Unpainted, shallow canoe with a flat bottom, straight sides, and triangular ends.

Culture
Nisga'a
Material
wood
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Model CanoeA1542

Miniature carved canoe with a shallow interior and a black exterior.

Culture
Nisga'a
Material
wood and paint
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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PaddleA1546

Wood paddle with one side of blade carved in deep relief with an elaborate design. Other side shows a similar design traced in dark pencil - probably unfinished. Two notches near tip of blade. Design consists of an ovoid in tapering oval eye in an ovoid with a split u in front. Underneath this, there is a pair of u forms. At the tip, there is a split u. Behind all of this, there is an ovoid in ovoid with three talon-like features and a split u above.

Culture
Nisga'a
Material
wood
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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PaddleA1547

Carved wood paddle with a design in deep relief on the blade of one side only. Design consists of an ovoid in tapering oval eye in ovoid with a split u at either side; a pair of u forms and another pair of u forms below; a three digit claw-like feature with an ovoid in ovoid behind; a u form at either side; a split u at the base of the blade; and a split u at the tip of the blade.

Culture
Nisga'a
Material
wood
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Halibut HookA1420

Partial fish hook composed of two carved wooden arms nailed together in a v-shape. The main arm has an angled groove meant for securing a hook. The other arm has a carved flange for securing a leader line.

Culture
Nisga'a
Material
iron metal and wood
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BasketA8796

Cylindrical woven basket with a rounded, convex bottom. Twined work spruce root basket. Decorated with three horizontal brown stripes that are each six stitches wide.

Culture
Nisga'a
Material
spruce root and dye
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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