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SpearC1576

Eight barbed prongs set into shaft which is painted in white and red sections. The wood fore-shaft is set into the reed shaft. Base of the reed shaft is wrapped with stem ? or fibre. Wood fore-shaft is painted white at either end. Base of the wood fore-shaft is also wrapped with stem ? or fibre. Remnants of prongs are at the end.

Culture
Australian
Material
bone, resin, plant fibre, wood, stem ? and paint
Made in
Australia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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SpearC1578

Long, tapering, brown wood shaft with a point that has one barb.

Culture
Australian
Material
wood, resin, plant fibre and bone
Made in
Australia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Fishing SpearC1509

Three prongs joined to a shaft with fibre wrapping barbs. The prongs are affixed to the shaft with wraps and pitch. The shaft is broken off. Traces of red and white pigment.

Culture
Australian
Material
wood, resin, iron metal, fibre and pigment
Made in
Australia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BowlH2.57

Circular clay bowl with rounded sides. Exterior is red with very dark geometric designs. Interior features a cream-coloured slip with red and dark brown geometric patterns and two birds. The glaze has the appearance of varnish, obtained from tree resin.

Culture
Shuar ? or Achuar ?
Material
paint, clay and resin
Made in
Ecuador
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BowlH2.58

Circular clay bowl with rounded sides and a small raised foot--features bands of red and dark brown geometric patterning on a beige-coloured slip. The interior has a geometric border, but is largely unadorned. The glaze has the appearance of varnish, obtained from tree resin. The foot is broken, leaving the bowl out of kilter.

Culture
Interior Amazonia ?
Material
paint, clay and resin
Made in
Ecuador
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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OrnamentH2.67 a

Feathered ornament consisting of three strings of white and dark blue beads each with a tuft of red, orange and yellow feathers with black colouring attached. There are three tufts altogether. Each is bound with twine and black resin.

Culture
Shuar ? or Achuar ?
Material
feather, glass, fibre and resin
Made in
Ecuador
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Spear ThrowerC1591

Spear thrower with flat handle made of wood that has a round stick attached at one end by pitch, and two pieces of white shell attached at the other by pitch. Handle tapers towards ends.

Culture
Australian
Material
wood, shell and resin
Made in
Australia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BowlH2.78

Circular clay bowl with rounded sides featuring red and dark brown geometric patterns on a cream-coloured slip. The interior has an elaborate border and a red linear design radiating from the centre. The glaze has the appearance of varnish, obtained from tree resin.

Culture
Shuar ? or Achuar ?
Material
paint, clay and resin
Made in
Ecuador
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BowlH2.80

Circular clay bowl with rounded sides featuring red and black geometric patterns on a cream-coloured slip; designs are featured on both the interior and exterior of the bowl. The glaze has the appearance of varnish, obtained from tree resin.

Culture
Shuar ? or Achuar ?
Material
paint, clay and resin
Made in
Ecuador
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Water JugD4.64

Water jug with bulb-shaped base and neck that widens slightly towards the mouth. Two rods and coiled weaving, covered in pitch. Pitch is dyed red. Two sets of braided, hair handles (probably to fit on a belt) strung through basket weave.

Culture
Southwest
Material
resin, hair, dye and plant fibre
Made in
New Mexico, USA and Arizona, USA
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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