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Figure3260/67

Carved argillite female figure with a child in front, with inlaid carved bone faces. Woman wears a long dress with capped sleeves, pleats, and lace edging, with narrow waist and wide shoulder cape, her hair braided so that the two braids hang together in the front. Her left hand forward, resting on the child’s shoulder. The child holds a bag with her left hand.

Culture
Haida
Material
argillite stone and bone
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Panel Pipe3260/63

Carved argillite panel pipe with squares of abalone inlay. The pipe bowl is designed in the shape of a human head, facing straight forward. The figure's hands reaching back to the muzzle of a dog, standing inside the main part of the pipe. A duck-like bird is carved standing on the stem, facing the opposite direction, with its beak down. Tobacco leaves are carved along the stem sides; a patch-like pattern of squares cover the dog. The top and lower back edge of the upright section have had their drill holes closed off with small wooden plugs.

Culture
Haida
Material
wood, abalone shell and argillite stone
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Panel Pipe3260/62

Long, carved argillite panel pipe with a trading ship's "block-and-tackle" motif. At the front, a dog has a rope around its neck and is straining forward. Near the centre, facing the opposite direction, a man with a stylized Haida face is shown with his back arched, also straining or caught in the running gear. Flower designs on each side. (There is a white sticker inside the top hole.)

Culture
Haida
Material
argillite stone
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Panel Pipe3260/61

Long, carved argillite panel pipe. Fully carved, the figures are: a dog, a man, a picket fence, a raven, a cabin with mirrored windows (carved separately and inserted tightly into the opening), and a large insect (mosquito?) at the opposite end. The base of the pipe is finely carved with a foliate design.

Culture
Haida
Material
argillite stone
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Raven Stealing the Moon3260/255

Carved rectangular argillite pendant with gold metal casing. Image depicts a raven in profile with abalone inlay in its eye and wing, a gold circle as the moon on its beak. Fine cross-hatching on background. Artist's inscription, title, date on back.

Culture
Haida
Material
argillite stone, gold metal and abalone shell
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Pendant3260/256

Carved oval shaped, argillite pendant with abalone inlay. Design features a shark on front with abalone eyes. Plain border. Carved fin and artist's inscription on back. There is a small hole at top centre.

Culture
Haida
Material
argillite stone and abalone shell
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Pendant3260/266

Carved round argillite pendant. Design features a raven head in profile on decorated background. Small hole with metal hook on top. Artist's inscription on back.

Culture
Haida
Material
argillite stone and metal
Made in
Skidegate, British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Figure3258/17

Very small argillite carving of an abstract bird form, with head and beak pointed up, wings flat at sides. Bird stands on rectangular base. Lightly engraved signature on back: "Skidegate McGuire 68".

Culture
Haida
Material
argillite stone
Made in
Skidegate, British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Earrings3258/14 a-b

Pair of silver and argillite earrings. Black squares of argillite are carved to show the side view of a grizzly bear’s face, squared ears at top, a prominent nose with curled nostril, and an open mouth. A silver border surrounds the argillite and attaches to the screw backs.

Culture
Haida
Material
argillite stone, silver metal and metal
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Brooch3258/25

Argillite brooch in shape of curved whale with small triangular dorsal fin at top. Metal pin clasp on back. Unsigned.

Culture
Haida
Material
argillite stone and metal
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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