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Loom with a partially completed weaving tied to four bars (part a). Weaving attached to bars at the top and bottom with one bar, intertwined in the weaving, towards the bottom, and another attached to the back, towards the bottom. There are three removable swords (parts b-d) and one removable shuttle (part e) stored in the weaving, at the bottom. The attached bars are all made of bamboo. The shuttle (part e) and one of the swords (part c) are made of light yellow-brown wood, the other two swords (parts b and d) are dark brown. The shuttle has notched ends and is wrapped entirely in orange thread. The weaving on part a is orange and has rows of repeated designs across the entire surface. Row designs include: loose chevron pattern, tight chevron pattern, dotted squares, dotted lines, "X" design across length with squares in the negative space, and abstract "V" design across length with squares in the negative space. Designs done in indigo, red, yellow, black, green, dark blue, white and electric blue. Rest of weaving is incomplete and orange in colour, with loose strands of black and yellow throughout. Three metal rings attached to the top and bottom loom bars- one on the top, to the right of the weaving, and two on the bottom, on either side of the weaving.
Sterling silver container (part a) with lid (part b). The container has an oblong body with decorations of a tree with blossoms on one side, and a branch with blossoms on the other. The lid fits over the shoulder, and tapers in to a top that rotates, which opens and closes the holes on top. Mark on base: ARTHUR & BOND. YOKOHAMA. STERLING.
Bird puppet with a black head carved with designs, some painted yellow or dark green, and a large red beak. A dark blue and yellow ridge extends down the length of the head and bill. The lower jaw moves, and is controlled by a length of plastic cord that is tied to a lever within the head. The jaw has small rectangular sections of rubber attached on either side of the mouth. Three small yellow birds with green, light blue and black spots are carved at the back of the head. The centre bird is largest, with two smaller birds on either side of the head. The puppet has a short burgundy fabric neck.
Large antelope puppet head, with very tall horns. Head of animal puppet (part a) with two small antelope headdress carvings (parts b-c) that attach to the tops of the horns, and a separate manipulation stick (part d). The head is painted bright orange, with green markings, and a large white diamond design centre of the forehead. The two stylized wooden antelope headdress have elongated head and horns, all covered with incised line patterns, and dwarfed legs. The manipulation stick is roughly shaped with a hole horizontally through the rectangular end.
Painted model pole carved with (top to bottom) eagle, man, bear, animal figure; on a grey rectangular wooden base. The eagle has separately carved and attached wings spread out to its sides. The man wears a Plains-style bonnet and is seated with arms crossed in front of his body. The black bear is in an upright seated position, with a small yellow animal at its feet.
Painted model pole carved with (top to bottom) eagle, man, woman, baby, whale; on a grey rectangular wooden base. The eagle has separately carved and attached wings spread out to its sides. The man wears a Plains-style bonnet and red paint on his cheeks. The woman has long black hair and a red top. The baby is bundled in a yellow cradle. Painted brown-red, black, white and grey on a natural wood background.
Bird mask carved of wood and painted. The mask has a two sunken rectangular spaces, with zigzag side edges, cutout domed eyes, and pointed ears. The mask is painted with an orange-brown and a red-brown. On top stands a bird figure, with its head down, and beak attached to the top of the mask. The bird's back and wings exposed. There is twisted plant fibre cord woven into a partial net attached at the back of the mask.
Black animal puppet head, with long muzzle, large jagged white teeth (carnivore), long curled ears extending up from the head, and long black eyelashes. The inner ears, a bump on the centre of the muzzle, and the nostrils are painted bright red. The lower jaw is controlled by a length of cord, tied to a stick, which opens the mouth and exposes a long tongue. The neck and body is composed of a long tube-like cloth, which is stuffed near the head, and open below.
Female figure puppet with movable arms at the sides, and long even fingers. The figure wears a long orange, black and off-white patterned tunic with exposed breasts that extend straight out through the tunic. She has painted bright yellow skin, a long defined nose, strong brow ridge, circular white and black eyes, and thin rounded black eyebrows that extend up into three lines. The figure wears a black circular headdress at the back of their head, decorated with red and white dots, gold-coloured metal studs, and tufts of gold fibres. There are three rings painted around the long neck - white, red and green. The figure lacks legs. Operated by three rods - a main rod for the body, and two for moving the arms.
Large wood pipe bowl (part a) with separate long beaded stem (part b). On one end of the bowl is a large male face with circular eyes, large eyebrows, and two large puffed-out cheeks marked with scarification(?). The dark brown-black pipe bowl is carved with wrapping bands with zigzag designs within that cross underneath rows of bull heads. The bowl is horizontal, and sits above the mortise hole. The stem is heavily beaded with designs in red, light green, white and black. The tenon end (inserts into mortise) is wrapped in heavily soiled fabric, while the other end is a tube of wood extending from the beaded section with a small flat mouthpiece.