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Sauge Squid3431/1

Giant squid sculpture made from reclaimed plastic fishing nets ("ghost nets"), plastic twine, mild steel, and galvanized wire. The figure has a partial metal frame inside. The squid has a long mantle made of net and coiled plastic, six white arms with coiled red suction cups, and two longer feeding tentacles with blue netting on the diamond-shaped tips. It has two giant circular eyes on either side of its head, a round open mouth with black beak, a multi-coloured fringe-like collar, and two long fins made of black and gold net with white coil decorations.

Culture
Torres Strait Islander
Material
steel metal, plastic and metal
Made in
“Torres Strait Islands: Erub Island” ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Fragment: Pin3263/77

Plain copper pin. Has round, flattened head and tapering shaft. Small hole drilled just above the shaft.

Culture
Inca
Material
copper metal
Made in
Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Eip Kor Korr3306/1

Large sea turtle figure made from reclaimed plastic fishing nets ("ghost nets"), plastic twine and rope. Figure has a partial metal frame inside.

Culture
Torres Strait Islander
Material
steel metal and plastic
Made in
“Torres Strait Islands: Erub Island” ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Screen Stand3139/28 a-e

Stand for kicho screen. All pieces are made of wood and covered in high shine black lacquer. Base (part a) is a rectangular box with bevelled edges. Its bottom is slightly inset. Two squares on top surface are each surrounded by six-sided, filigree-style gold metal decorations, which hold the longer, squared ends of upright rods ‘d’ and ‘e’. Part ‘b’ is the top hanging bar. It curves upward slightly at the ends, which are covered in gold filigree-style metal casings. Two holes at its centre allow the insertion of rods ‘d’ and ‘e’. Part ‘c’ is a secondary hanging bar that is inserted into the screen itself through a horizontal pocket at top. Parts ‘d’ and ‘e’ are tall uprights that hold up hanging bar ‘b’. Each is squared at the ends, and top edges are scooped upwards to create a seamless look when inserted into hanging bar ‘b’.

Culture
Japanese
Material
wood, lacquer and metal
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Screen Stand3139/27 a-e

Stand for kicho screen. All pieces are made of wood and covered in high shine black lacquer. Base (part a) is a heavy, rectangular box with bevelled edges. A black insert to contribute weight and stability has been added through the bottom. Two squares on top surface are surrounded by diamond shaped, filigree-style gold metal decorations with a flower motif, which hold the longer, squared ends of upright rods ‘d’ and ‘e’. Part ‘b’ is the top hanging bar. It curves upward slightly at the ends, which are covered in gold filigree-style metal casings. Two holes at its centre allow the insertion of rods ‘d’ and ‘e’. Part ‘c’ is a secondary hanging bar that is inserted into the screen itself through a horizontal pocket at top. Parts ‘d’ and ‘e’ are tall uprights that hold up hanging bar ‘b’. Each is squared at the ends, and top edges are scooped upwards to create a seamless look when inserted into hanging bar ‘b’.

Culture
Japanese
Material
wood, lacquer and metal
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Model HatN3.74

Small, black, cast metal hat with two copper ties.

Culture
Korean
Material
bronze metal and copper metal
Made in
Korea
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureK2.402

Cast bronze head. Covered with small raised rings, with a small leopard figure on the head.

Culture
Edo
Material
bronze metal and brass metal
Made in
Benin City, Edo, Nigeria
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Fish Figure295/75

Cast brass carp fish.

Culture
Korean
Material
brass metal
Made in
Korea
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Tapa StickC1243

Bundle of sticks used in tapa cloth production.

Culture
Fijian
Material
wood and metal
Made in
Fiji
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Ring3055/182

Round, plain metal ring.

Culture
Asante
Material
bronze metal
Made in
Ghana
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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