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BeltK5.86

Braided and flat coiled grass band beaded on the exterior. Beaded design in rows of white, blue, and red. Two bands of six brass buttons. Another brass button is at either end. Twisted cord ties with yellow and blue bead ends.

Culture
Zulu
Material
grass, brass metal, fibre and glass
Made in
South Africa
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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ShirtK4.349

Loosely knotted net-like plant fibre shirt with two very long sleeves. Overall horizontal striped pattern in shades of brown, red-brown, and beige.

Culture
Chokwe
Material
plant fibre and dye
Made in
Angola
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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MaskK4.346

Mask with trunk-like projection extending forwards from top of the head. Mask built on a wood frame, lined with woven plant fibre. Heavily decorated with cowries and areas of beadwork on forehead and around side. Face has cowrie shell eyes outlined with beads, and a wooden nose and mouth. Bottom edged with plant fibre, which has been split into finer pieces below the face.

Culture
Chokwe
Material
hair, feather and plant fibre
Made in
Angola
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BasketK4.345

Conical, coiled basket coloured a natural medium-brown. Has geometric designs that consist of elongated light golden-brown triangles edged with dark brown around the upper portion, with diamond shapes around the lower portion. The rim is dark brown.

Culture
Ovimbundu
Material
grass and sisal fibre
Made in
Angola
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BasketK4.344

Coiled, conical basket with imbricated stitches, false embroidery, watch-spring base construction, splint foundation, and a concave base. Large triangular geometric design in natural brown and dark brown in five horizontal rows.

Culture
Ovimbundu
Material
grass and sisal fibre
Made in
Angola
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BagK4.340 a-b

Pouch (part a) and lid (part b). Double strand twisted rope for handle. Light brown grass and two shades of darker brown sisal interwoven to give diagonal stripes and horizontal and vertical stripes in bands around the pouch. Rope attached to sides, bottom and top.

Culture
Southern African
Material
sisal fibre and grass
Made in
Angola
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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MaskA2.574

Human face with protruding hooked nose, deep eye-sockets, and round protruding eyes with hollow irises. Mouth is in shape of the number eight. Colours used are predominantly black. Cedar bark hair.

Culture
Haisla ?
Material
wood, cedar bark, fibre and paint
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Model CanoeA2.572

Model birch bark canoe with three cross-beams and one end covered in rawhide. Sides of the canoe have been dyed red, with a linear pattern marked into the bark near the top of the gunwales. A small black and brown carved wooden paddle is attached to one of the cross-beams with a fibre cord.

Culture
Dakelhne: Nat'ooten: Babine
Material
birch bark, rawhide skin, fibre, wood and dye
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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GarmentA6015

Animal suit made from natural brown jute string sewn in parallel rows over denim coveralls; collar and metal button opening down front of coveralls are still visible. Lable on overalls.

Culture
Kwakwaka'wakw
Material
cotton fibre, jute fibre, metal and dye
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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MaskA5324

Mask depicting Bukwus with wooden face carved with a prominent brow, a recurved nose, and a pursed, open mouth. Black hair is attached over the eyebrows. leather is attached at the sides, and oil cloth covers a twig frame at the back. Feathers attached to leather strips at side of head. Traces of green, red and black paint.

Culture
Kwakwaka'wakw
Material
wood, human hair, cotton fibre ?, leather skin and feather
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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