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Spear3060/10 a-b

Long double headed spear. Shaft (part a) is made from a light grass material, maintaining diameter until its proximal end, where it narrows to join with the spear neck. Strands of fibre are wound tightly many times around the connection, as well as at the shaft’s distal end. The spear neck (together with heads constitute part b) is made up of two long pieces of dark brown wood, lashed together near their base, then separating. An iron head tops each shaft. Heads are thin, rusted, and have a single large barb pointing down and to the outside.

Culture
Shipibo
Material
cane grass ?, wood, fibre and iron metal
Made in
Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Container1130/5 a-b

An oval wood container (part b) with its ends stitched together by bark(?). There are two pegs at the sides which help to hold the lid (part a) in place. The object is painted with a yellow, gree, and black spiral design.

Culture
Icelandic
Material
wood, paint, bark ? and metal
Made in
Iceland
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BasketA126 a-b

Rectangular coiled basket (bifurcated stitches) with foot and attached convex lid (part b), with metal knob and fibre at top. Parallel slat base construction. Imbricated design of parallel vertical bands of alternating dark cherry bark and grass, three sections on long side and one on short. Rawhide closure at front and two hinges at back. Top of lid is beaded with red cherry bark and grass. Rim of lid is beaded in grass in checkerboard pattern, with side including red cherry bark. Cedar root slat foundation with coiled elements of cedar root; imbrication in red and black cherry bark and bullrush; rawhide hinges and loop; lead button; string handle on top.

Culture
Interior Salish ?
Material
cherry bark, lead metal, rawhide skin, cedar root, fibre and dye
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Figure3143/10

Bronze figure of a small doe. Animal has a large head, tilted to one side, with sharply defined features, a square snout, and large thin ears. Neck is long and attached to narrow shoulders and a thin rounded torso. Haunches droop slightly in the back. Legs are short, and hooves are attached to parallel bars at bottom. Torso is hollow.

Culture
Ordos
Material
brass metal
Made in
China ? or Mongolia ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Plaque3143/9

Bronze open work plaque. Shown are two dear, heads to either side, tails together at centre. Their limbs, antlers and heads intermingle with the trees and foliage around them, and the sides of the plaque.

Culture
Ordos
Material
bronze metal
Made in
China ? or Mongolia ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Belt Hook3143/8

Bronze belt hook with silver inlay. Object is long and thin, curving slightly along its length, with a raised button set on the concave edge. The hooked end takes the shape of a dragon's head. Inlaid with scroll motifs, with several wide, encircling, silver bands.

Culture
Ordos
Material
bronze metal and silver metal
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Figure3143/7

Figure of a recumbent stag with large antlers. Head is tilted slightly to the side, and antlers flow back from forehead with their many points curving upwards. Ears are fine and pointed, and eyes protrude slightly. Legs are separated in a wide crouch, knees bent. A small tail points to the rear. The torso is hollow underneath.

Culture
Ordos
Material
bronze metal
Made in
Mongolia ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Figure3143/6

Figure of a standing stag with a large set of antlers. Head is wedge shaped, with large ears pointed back, and tongue emerging from narrow snout. Antlers balance on top of head, with three points each. Neck is thick, attached to a muscled body, with a small tail at haunches. Hooves are attached to parallel bars at bottom. Torso is hollow.

Culture
Ordos
Material
bronze metal
Made in
Mongolia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Plaque3143/5

Cast bronze plaque of a feline. Cast in shallow, rounded relief with a sleek feline in openwork. Cat shown in profile, with head of a deer in its jaws. A second dear head emerges in front of the first, and a kitten peaks out of the grass below the cat's chest. The backside of the plaque is concave, with two open loops attached at each end.

Culture
Ordos
Material
bronze metal
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Figure3143/4

Bronze figure of a standing doe. Animal has a wedge-shaped head topped with very large, finely wrought ears. Eyes are sharply defined. Neck is long and attached to narrow shoulders and a rounded torso that thins at the hips. A small tail curves up at the haunches. Hooves are attached to parallel bars at bottom. Torso is hollow underneath.

Culture
Ordos
Material
bronze metal
Made in
Mongolia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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