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Stencil2694/4 a-b

Part of a set of 5 stencils that overall represents a diving whale. This stencil depicts large whale head (part a) and a smaller element that is not past of the final design (part b). The stencil has a combination of cutout, and drawn areas. The only part that has been used as a stencil is the right part of the whale's eye, corresponding with the blanked out area in another stencil (2694/2 a-b). Both sides have been used.

Culture
Haida
Made in
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Stencil2694/2 a-b

Part of a set of 5 stencils representing a diving whale. The stencil depicts a dorsal fin with a head inside its lower half and a larger head that points down and away from the fin. The larger head has a front-facing eagle head in its eye. The stencil has a combination of cutout, painted, and drawn areas. The cutout areas have been used as a stencil with black paint. Both sides have been used. Part b appears to be a blank area to replace a prior, discarded design.

Culture
Haida
Made in
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Cantonese Opera HatN1.675 b

The folded hat is pink and blue, rectangular and decorated with appliqué and metal-mirrored discs. The hat flares at the top, narrows at the base and folds inwards on both sides. On the front the upper part is blue, the lower part is pink. One the blue part there is a large white circle with an embroidered bird in the centre. Surrounding the circle are tuffs of white rabbit fur. Around the circle are motifs in silver thread. Inside the folded sides are large white circles with goldfish surrounded with tuffs of white rabbit fur. On the back are motifs in silver thread on a pink background. Along the bottom of the hat is a silver border with brass discs, edged with purple with traces of gold. Covering the entire surface of the hat are metal discs with mirrored centres. On the inside of the hat is ecru lining, stiffened with cardboard. Two ecru ties are attached.

Culture
Chinese: Cantonese
Material
silk fibre, hemp fibre, rabbit skin, dye, silver metal, gold metal, brass metal, glass, cardboard paper and paste adhesive
Made in
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Cantonese Opera HatN1.677 b

The hat is green and rectangular, decorated with silver applique and metal-mirrored discs. The upper sides of the hat are indented and edged with gold fabric. The hat is decorated with silver designs, some outlined in pink. Also covering the hat are metal discs with mirrored centres. The bottom of the hat has a white border with brassl discs and is edged with purple. There are two white ties knotted together. The back of the hat has a wire design on back and is stiffened with cardboard. The front has a narrow segment that folds out when the hat is worn. In the centre of the segment is a white circle with a red border surrounded by white fur. In the centre of the circle is an applique blue and pink bird with green leaves. On either side of the centre circle there are similar bird circles, not visible when the narrow segment lies flat.

Culture
Chinese: Cantonese
Material
silk fibre, hemp fibre, cotton fibre, rabbit skin, dye, silver metal, gold metal, brass metal, glass, steel metal ?, cardboard paper and paste adhesive
Made in
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Tuwatmeri Pole2683/1

Deeply carved wooden clan pole covered in various figures, animals and designs on all sides, with the creator figure Tuwatmeri at the top of both sides. The pole is round at the base; slightly flat and rectangular at the top. The eyes of the figures are inlaid with shell. Artist's inscription around pole near base on one side.

Culture
Iatmul: Simal
Material
spruce wood and cowrie shell
Made in
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Fisherwoman2682/1

Tall, thin painted carving of Fisherwoman. Featured are a bird, a woman, a fish, and a second human face. The woman stands, with the bird's feet on her shoulders. The tail of the fish is in the bird's mouth and it bends down to touch the woman's head with it's mouth. The second face is at the base of the figure facing backward.

Culture
Iatmul: Simal
Material
shell, maple wood and paint
Made in
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Killer WhaleNb3.1492

Rectangular wood panel with a painting of killer whale in a vertical position that has the head at the top. Piece of wood in right side has been replaced (adhered in place by the artist). There are eye hooks on back of panel. Design is done in red and black. The killer whale is facing to the left side. In red, at the lower right corner, the signature reads 'Lyle Wilson'.

Culture
Haisla
Made in
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Two SalmonsNb3.1491

Rectangular wood panel with a painting of two salmons. Large knot in the wood at the side (entire edge has been left unfinished). There are eye hooks on the back of the panel. Each salmon is placed in an approximately vertical position with one 'swimming' upward while the other is 'swimming' downward, each being head to tail and 'swimming' counter-clock-wise. Design is done in red and black. In red, at the lower left corner, the signature reads 'Lyle Wilson'.

Culture
Haisla
Made in
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Cantonese Opera FlagN1.841 e

Triangular flag of orange damask with border of metallic braid and jagged, flame-shaped turquoise damask. Curved bamboo staff rises from a golden handle with either a white or pale green fringe. Flag sits just above the handle. Pink casing for staff.

Culture
Chinese: Cantonese
Material
bamboo grass, silk fibre, cotton fibre, gold metal, wood ?, gesso ?, paint and metal
Made in
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Cantonese Opera FlagN1.841 d

Triangular flag of orange damask with border of metallic braid and jagged, flame-shaped turquoise damask. Curved bamboo staff rises from a golden handle with either a white or pale green fringe. Flag sits just above the handle. Pink casing for staff.

Culture
Chinese: Cantonese
Material
bamboo grass, silk fibre, cotton fibre, gold metal, wood ?, gesso ?, paint and metal
Made in
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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