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NecklaceA17178

Necklace made of small grey/white circular pieces of clam shells with holes drilled in centre for stringing. The shells are strung on a black piece of cotton thread tied at each end.

Culture
Northwest Coast
Material
clam shell and cotton fibre
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Baby CarrierA8144

Basketry tan cradle of simple interlocking coiled work (bifurcated stitches) with parallel slat base construction and a flat braid (three strand) rim with looped braiding at the head end. Decorated with partial beading: four slat rows of beading near the front with four beaded rows per slat. Design features a series of chevron figures each with four beaded rows in red or black cherry bark alternating with similar cat-tail grass bands. Also five groups of four beaded pyramid forms each in red cherry cotton print material for fastenings.

Culture
Coast Salish: Quwutsun'
Material
cedar root, dye, cotton fibre, cherry root and cat-tail grass ?
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BasketA5204

Large flared oval coiled work (with bifurcated stitches) basket with tumpline attached. Elongated watch-spring base construction, cross-stitch on rim. Zig-zag stepped design in black with 'bear' grass outline (2 rows in phase) with small grass cross shapes creating a diagonal line down each strip. Tumpline is braided and knotted, but not near center where is woven on one side with blue and red fibre. Ties at front near rim.

Culture
Klickitat
Material
cedar root, dye, bear grass, cherry bark, fibre and cotton fibre
Made in
Washington, USA
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Bear Claw GloveA8371

Part of a dance costume, carved in the shape of a bear's claw. Hide is nailed around at the wrist,and a piece of blue patterned fabric is nailed on one side to cover the hand. Opposite side has been painted blue. Has five digits.

Culture
Nuxalk
Material
metal, alder wood, cotton fibre and skin
Made in
Bella Coola, British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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HeaddressA8373

Headdress of a raven with mirrored glass eyes. Painted black, blue, and red. Head attached to wooden head ring covered with shredded red cedar bark and repurposed blue with white stripes cotton cloth. Moveable lower jaw held together by metal pegs.

Culture
Nuxalk
Material
alder wood, metal, glass, cotton fibre, cedar bark and paint
Made in
Bella Coola, British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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NecklaceA9225

Necklace strung with glass trade beads and clam shell beads. Beads are predominantly blue and cream coloured, and are irregular sizes. Most of the beads have round profiles. They are strung on a cotton thread.

Culture
Coast Salish: Quwutsun' ?
Material
shell, glass, wood and cotton fibre
Made in
Duncan, British Columbia, Canada ? or Crofton, British Columbia, Canada ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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TumplineA8183

Woven cotton tumpline with geometric design in red, blue, yellow and wine. Design is a horizontal zigzag. The band of the tumpline narrows at each end and warp fibres are braided to create the carrying straps. Knots have been tied at both ends.

Culture
Coast Salish: Quwutsun'
Material
cotton fibre and dye
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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SpoonA9276

Mountain sheep horn spoon with wide bowl and long, triangular handle. The edges of the handle are cut in near the end and continue to a narrow squared end. There is a hole in the end of the handle. Suture marks are visible across the bowl of the spoon. The spoon is an opaque amber colour with dark brown striations, especially on the back of the spoon.

Culture
Kwakwaka'wakw
Material
mountain sheep horn and cotton fibre
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Canoe MatA9323

Small, rectangular mat made from cat-tail reeds woven together with cotton twine. Cat-tail leaves are arranged in horizontal rows, which have been creased before they were woven together. Mat is doubled for thickness.

Culture
Coast Salish: Saanich
Material
cat-tail grass and cotton fibre
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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HeadbandA9034

Beadwork headband: repeated black shapes of killer whale, bear and eagle on yellow ground with red eyes. Small piece of elastic sewn in at back.

Culture
Northwest Coast
Material
cotton fibre and glass
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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