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Hunters3673/7

Stonecut print on rectangular off-white paper, in portrait orientation. Print depicts two separate hunting scenes across top and bottom of paper; upper half done in dark green ink, bottom half done in brown. Top scene is shown in profile. It has four hunters; three are walking and one is paddling a kayak. All are wearing an assortment of short and long-tailed parkas, pants, and tall boots. Largest walking hunter is using a walking stick and has a baby on their back; smaller hunter behind them has a bundle on their back too, and is leaning over a dog. Third walking hunter is in motion of running, while holding a blade. In front of all of them is a dog with a harness. The kayaker has two additional figures riding with them. The first is lying across front half of the kayak, looking towards the kayaker; second figure is on the deck behind the kayaker, sitting upright. Two dogs are running alongside the kayak. Bottom scene is done with an overhead view. It has two kayakers, with seal floats and harpoons secured to their boats, and a hunter running alongside them, with a bow in one hand and a blade in the other. The hunters are surrounded by deer, walruses, a bear, birds, and other animals. Irregularly-shaped rectangle in bottom right corner, with "Joe" and syllabics inside it. Edition number, 16/30, syllabics, and the year made are written in pencil along bottom edge.

Culture
Inuit
Made in
Puvirnituq, Quebec, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Eskimos at a Meeting Trying to Decide About Something3673/3

Stonecut print on rectangular off-white paper, in horizontal orientation; done in black ink. Design of thirteen heads inside an irregularly-shaped bubble; small black rectangle extends from bottom edge of bubble, with syllabics inside. All of the figures have short hair, oval-shaped eyes, frowning mouths, and fur-lined hoods around their necks. Half of the faces have prominent smile lines, while the others have smooth cheeks. Edition number, 32/40, syllabics, and year made written in pencil along bottom edge; fish logo, in black ink, next to pencil inscription. Canadian Eskimo Arts Council logo embossed in bottom right corner.

Culture
Inuit
Made in
Inukjuak, Quebec, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Hunting Scene3673/6

Stonecut print on rectangular off-white paper, in horizontal orientation; done in dark blue ink. Central design of seven hunters chasing two animals; both animals are to the far right of the scene, and have their heads turned over their shoulders. All of the hunters are wearing an assortment of hooded short and long-tailed parkas, pants, and tall boots. Two hunters are running in the background, holding spears with their hoods down; all other figures have their hoods up. In the foreground, there is a sled with two small figures sitting in it. Two larger figures stand alongside the sled with their arms raised, pointing towards the animals. A third figure stands in front of the sled, holding a spear above their head, pointed back. Above the scene, there is a section of syllabics; "Joe" is signed to the bottom left of the text. Next to "Joe" there is a small depiction of two people riding a dog sled. To bottom right of text, there is an image of a figure holding a spear, and dragging an animal behind them. Edition number, 11/30, syllabics, and the year made are written in pencil along the bottom edge; Canadian Eskimo Arts Council logo embossed in bottom right corner. Povungnituk Cooperative Society stamp on back, in top left corner.

Culture
Inuit
Made in
Puvirnituq, Quebec, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Scissors Case3660/48

Beaded scissor case. Fabric-covered rigid board (likely paper) in a cone shape. The front of the case is brown pile velvet with a beaded organic design in greens, light blue, orange, pink, red, and white, with gold sequins. There is a double strand of multi-coloured beads attached near the top at the opening, and a looped fringe of multi-coloured and white beads hanging from the bottom edge. The pocket is lined with red fabric, which is the same as the fabric that covers the back.

Culture
Mohawk: Kanienkehaka
Material
fibre, plastic and paper ?
Made in
Kahnawake, Quebec, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Holder3660/47

Small ornamental beaded holder made of fabric-covered paper board(?) with loop of thin red ribbon attached at top. The body of the holder is shell-shaped, wider at the top with a scalloped edge, narrowing in and then fanning out slightly at the bottom edge. There is a raised rigid band of beaded fabric at the narrowest point, likely to act as the holding point for an object that could be inserted from the top and held in place. There is a double row of white beads along all edges, and two different beaded flowers on the front of the band and on the body at the bottom edge. The flower on the band is of pink, white, green, yellow and amber beads, and the flower on the bottom edge is made of round blue and green beads with smaller white beads. There is a looped fringe of multi-coloured beads hanging from the bottom edge, and the word "CAUGHNAWAGA" in yellow beads along the top scalloped edge, with green cylindrical bead embellishments. The back of the body is solid red fabric.

Culture
Mohawk: Kanienkehaka
Material
fibre, plastic and paper ?
Made in
Kahnawake, Quebec, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Picture Frame3660/35

Heart-shaped picture frame made from dark green felted wool (?) and red fabric over paper boards. The two layers of fabric-covered board are whip stitched together along the edge with two white beads included with each stitch creating a white border. The front has some floral beadwork in small opaque or translucent beads. In the two rounded sections at the top of the heart are mirrored floral designs that feature a yellow and white flower alongside a pink and white flower, with a red bud and green leaves and stem. At the bottom of the heart is a fully-opened flower with each petal a different colour: red, yellow, green, orange, blue and pink. Accompanying each floral design are short lines of translucent yellow beads, two white beads, one larger yellow bead, and a silver sequin. The circular cutout window is bordered by stitching with translucent yellow beads. Hanging from the bottom of the heart is a beaded string, looped eight times, white with multicolour sections at each loop's lowest point. Twisted, colourful beaded strands are attached at the top for hanging. There is a pocket on the back.

Culture
Mohawk: Kanienkehaka
Material
plastic, wool fibre ?, fibre, metal and paper
Made in
Kahnawake, Quebec, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Picture Frame3660/34

Heart-shaped picture frame made from blue-green felted wool (?) and red fabric over paper boards. The two layers of fabric-covered board are whip stitched together along the edge, with two white beads included with each stitch creating a white border. The front has some floral beadwork in small opaque or translucent beads. In the two rounded sections at the top of the heart are mirrored floral designs that feature a red and white flower alongside a yellow and white flower, with a pink bud and green leaves and stem. Between the mirrored designs is a small blue and white bead flower over pink sequins. At the bottom of the heart is a fully-opened flower with each petal a different colour: Red, white, yellow, green, pink and orange. Accompanying each floral design are short lines of translucent pink beads, two white beads, one larger blue bead, and a dark pink sequin. The circular cutout window is bordered by stitching with translucent pink beads. Hanging from the bottom of the heart is a beaded string, looped eight times, white with multicolour sections at each loop's lowest point. Twisted, colourful beaded strands are attached at the top for hanging. There is a pocket on the back.

Culture
Mohawk: Kanienkehaka
Material
plastic, wool fibre ?, fibre, metal and paper
Made in
Kahnawake, Quebec, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Vase3660/46

Folding tulip-shaped fabric vase with square base. Opposing sides feature similar beadwork. Two sides have five-petaled flowers, with each petal a different colour - yellow, white, blue, clear and dark blue, with a larger white bead at centre, and green foliage. The other two sides have two flowers, shown in profile, with yellow and white petals, and connected by dark green foliage. The designs are framed on each side by light green tube beads that follow the shape of the vase. The opening is beaded with small loops of green with a clear bead on each loop. Handwritten along interior top edge is 'R DELARONDE'. The interior is lined with off-white fabric. The base is plain.

Culture
Mohawk: Kanienkehaka
Material
fibre, glass and cotton fibre
Made in
Kahnawake, Quebec, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Figure3655/13

Boy killing goose sculpture. The standing boy crouches forward with his left hand on the bird's neck. The boy has carved facial features and hair. He is depicted wearing a parka with its hood down, thick pants, and mittens. The figures stand on an irregular oval-shaped base with 'E9937' inscribed on the bottom.

Culture
Inuit
Material
stone
Made in
Inukjuak, Quebec, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Figure3654/10

Stone carving of an otter on an irregularly-shaped base, with a raised front. Otter's body is oriented towards right side of base, with its head turned forward; tail hangs over left side of base. The head extends over base edge and has incised ears, oval-shaped eyes, and nostrils; mouth is carved open and in a frown. Otter's front left paw is caught in a leg-hold trap towards front left edge of base; trap consists of two rings attached to a circular weight. Name and disc number inscribed across base.

Culture
Inuit
Material
stone
Made in
Puvirnituq, Quebec, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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