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Thunderbird Mask2665/1

Undecorated mask-like carving with recessed eye sockets and large, protruding nose. The grain of the wood runs parallel to the plane of the face and so is highly visible. The back side of the mask has two nails with cord strung between them.

Culture
Kwakwaka'wakw
Material
red cedar wood, metal and fibre
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Bentwood Box1182/1 a-b

A rectangular wood box on a flat base with a lid (part a) that fits on top. The sides of the box and lid are painted with red and black stylized creatures. There are two carved faces on the either sides of the lid with black eyes and eyebrows and a red mouth. The base, top, and sides of the box are made of red cedar; the faces are carved of alder and inset into the cedar, held in place with small wooden dowels. While there may be commercial paints used on the outside, the inner part is painted with a mineral-based paint made of red ochre.

Culture
Haisla
Material
red cedar wood, paint and alder wood
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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House Screen BoardNb7.240 b

A long rectangular cedar plank with faded Northwest Coast designs imprinted in the surface of the wood; black and red designs are barely perceptible.

Culture
Tsimshian
Material
red cedar wood and paint
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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House Screen BoardNb7.239 e

A long rectangular cedar plank with faded Northwest Coast designs imprinted in the surface of the wood. Nails flush with the surface of the board are spaced at regular intervals near one longitudinal edge. Black and red painted designs are more apparent near the centre of the board. The back of the board has a number of deep, oval-shaped holes in the surface. One end has large pieces missing, creating a zigzag-like edge.

Culture
Tsimshian
Material
red cedar wood, paint and metal
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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House Screen BoardNb7.239 d

A long rectangular cedar plank with faded Northwest Coast designs imprinted in the surface of the wood; predominantly black designs are still visible, particularly in the centre. Longitudinal cracks mark the centre of the board, with longitudinal splits at both ends. A long, hook-like nail protrudes from a hole near one end. Broad, uniform chisel marks on the plank's underside.

Culture
Tsimshian
Material
red cedar wood and paint
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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House Screen BoardNb7.239 b

A long rectangular cedar plank with faded Northwest Coast designs imprinted in the surface of the wood; black designs visible near the centre. Surface dotted with nail holes and one nail. Area of rotted wood near centre, extending to the underside of the plank. Underside covered in uniform chisel marks, patches of black discolouration and longitudinal gouges.

Culture
Tsimshian
Material
red cedar wood and paint
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Grizzly Bear House PostA50010 c-d

Two wood interior house posts (parts c-d) carved in the form of grizzly bear standing upright with his hind legs slightly bent, its front paws raised to its mouth and the paws bent downwards. Both posts are missing the bottom of its hind legs. The heads of the bears are identical with large protruding snouts that face downwards, deeply carved eyes and bared teeth. Each has a rectangular wooden protrusion at the top middle forehead.

Culture
Kwakwaka'wakw
Material
red cedar wood and metal
Made in
Gilford Island, British Columbia, Canada and Gwa'yasdam's, British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Memorial Totem PoleA50040

Chief Kalilix memorial pole. Carved crest figures, from top to bottom, of Thunderbird, Chief, Raven, Killer whale and another Chief.

Culture
Kwakwaka'wakw
Material
paint and red cedar wood
Made in
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Memorial Totem PoleA50035

Chief Kwekwelis [Kwa Kwa Ga Lis] memorial pole. Carved crest figures from top to bottom: Huxwhukw (man-eating, supernatural bird); Gigame’ (chief) holding frog; Nan (grizzly bear) holding k’utala (salmon); Ma’x’inux (killer whale); T’sawi (beaver).

Culture
Kwakwaka'wakw
Material
paint and red cedar wood
Made in
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Feast LadleA6428

Large wooden ladle with the top of the handle carved in the form of a raven with a long, downturned beak and two claws perched on the handle. The handle is rectangular in shape with a human hand, carved in relief, emerging at the base of the bowl as if to hold the ladle. The raven is painted red, green and black.

Culture
Kwakwaka'wakw
Material
red cedar wood and paint
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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