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SpoonD 1948.3 E

Five horn spoons. Noted to be missing in 1981 and 1993 (G.Crowther).; Good

Culture
Northwest Coast
Material
horn
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MAA: University of Cambridge
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HarpoonZ 15316

Harpoon for whales. The catalogue card details the following information, found on an old card on Mr.Paterson' s desk . Harpoon with metal point, elk horn barbs decorated with Haietlik, i.e the mythical snake. It is said that when the thunderbird wishes to kill a whale he hurls the Haietlik at it, which spears the body of the whale like a harpoon. The rope is made of whale sinew strengthened in twine. The loop is covered with cherry bark. The harpoon head is covered with spruce gum. The line attached to the harpoon head is extremely long and thick. This harpoon is very probably 1925.333 as the description of the two objects is identical and one, 1925.333 is listed as missing.; Good

Culture
Kwakwaka'wakw ? or Nuu-chah-nulth ?
Material
metal and horn
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MAA: University of Cambridge
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Harpoon Head1928.971

Harpoon head made from two pieces of horn bounded together and holding a sharpened point of bone or horn. The harpoon head is bound with fine string, and has a line of thicker string with a loop at the end attached; Good

Culture
Makah ? or Nuu-chah-nulth ?
Material
bone and horn
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MAA: University of Cambridge
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Harpoon HeadE 1910.33

A harpoon head with horn socket and iron spike. The iron is mounted onto the horn by binding with fine string, attached also is a length of string, the harpoon line, which is neatly coiled.; Good

Culture
Kwakwaka'wakw
Material
horn and metal
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MAA: University of Cambridge
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Horn1713/1

Hollow animal horn with a raised band at the pointed end; a leather thong is strung through a hole near the open end. Small knob carved at the pointed end.

Culture
Ktunaxa
Material
animal horn and rawhide skin
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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RattleA17100

Bent horn that has been tied to form a rattle; cotton strips are wrapped around the handle. Lead shot is inside the rattle to make noise.

Culture
Coast Salish
Material
mountain sheep horn ?, cotton fibre, leather skin and lead metal
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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RattleA8053

Rattle in shape of a triangle with one extended side for handle. Sides are sewn. Lead shot is inside the rattle for making noise.

Culture
Coast Salish ?
Material
fibre, mountain sheep horn ? and lead metal
Made in
Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BeltD1.35

Woven belt with geometric design in beige and brown. Shell buckle with initials "AA" carved on one side and 1936" carved on the other side. White metal rings for belt holes.

Culture
Ktunaxa
Material
horse hair, horn, shell, metal, skin and dye
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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SaddleD1.16

Saddle of hide sewn over elk horn and wood frame. Vertical horn projection in front, and a curved upright projection at the rear.

Culture
Ktunaxa
Material
elk skin ?, elk horn and wood
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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