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MaskA6554

Large, carved, wooden, raven hamatsa mask with a long beak and an ovoid shaped protrusion for a nose. The beak is hinged with pieces of rubber nailed to either side. The beak is painted black with a red mouth and cutout nostrils. Around the mouth are red U-forms. Along the ridge of the beak are red U-forms on a white background. The protruding eyes are white, outlined in black on a red background; brow is black. Above the brow are two ear-like structures with red painted U-forms. The inside of the mask is hollow with the exception of twine used to open and close the beak. The top has long strips of cedar that hang over the wearer. Intermixed in the fridge are black, raven ? feathers. The mask is painted black, red, and white with Northwest Coast stylized designs.

Culture
Kwakwaka'wakw
Material
feather, cedar bark, wood, paint, synthetic rubber and metal
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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MaskA3792

Carved, wooden, supernatural bird mask with a long beak and ovoid shaped nostrils with U-form cutouts. The beak is hinged with pieces of rubber on either side, nailed to the jaw. The beak and nostrils are painted black with red edging. There is a red stylized design around the nostril, three white curved markings behind the mouth and a white stylized design on the bottom of the beak. The eyes are white, outlined in black on a white, ovoid shaped background; brow is black and there are two black split U’s along the back rim. Attached to the top of the head are strips of cedar bark that are short at the front and hang long at the back. Attached with twine to the top, back and bottom rim is a braid of cedar. Strips of cedar line the bottom rim and dangle down to cover the body of the wearer. The inside of the mask is hollow with the exception of an attached twine cord that assistants the beak in opening and shutting; cord is tied around a cylindrical shaped, wooden handle. The mask is painted black, red and white with Northwest Coast stylized designs.

Culture
Kwakwaka'wakw
Material
cedar bark, metal, rubber, fibre, wood, paint and feather
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Raven MaskA6361

Carved bird mask with a long beak and circular, cutout nostrils. The beak is hinged with pieces of rubber on either side, nailed to the jaw. The beak and nostrils are painted black with red edging. There are five orange U-forms and four red U-forms carved at the back of the beak running towards the nostril. The eyes are white, outlined in black on a white, ovoid shaped background; brow is black. Attached to the top of the head are five rounded edged, rectangular cutouts with red U-forms painted on a white background. Behind the cutouts is a fringe of cedar bark; tied bunches of cedar bark are adhered to the back and side rim with twine. Strips of cedar line the bottom rim and dangle down to cover the body of the wearer. The bottom of the beak has a white U-form painted on it. The inside of the mask is hollow with the exception of an attached twine cord that assistants the beak in opening and shutting. The mask is painted black, red, white and orange.

Culture
Kwakwaka'wakw
Material
wood, fibre, metal, cedar bark, rubber and paint
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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MaskA5325

Wooden, carved bear mask with a long snout painted black and red circular cutout nostrils. The jaw is hinged with a piece of leather nailed, on either side, to the lower mouth. The face is black with white edging; black outlined eyes on a green, ovoid shaped background; brow is black. There are two holes on the top where the ears used to be. The inside of the mask is hollow with the exception of a twine cord that attaches to the mouth and a rubber lining. Baleen framework at back of mask to facilitate wearing. The mask is painted black, green, red and white with Northwest Coast stylized designs.

Culture
Kwakwaka'wakw
Material
cedar wood, leather skin, fibre, metal, paint, baleen and rubber
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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ShoesSf436 a-b

Black rubber shoes (parts a-b) with thick straps that cross on the top and one that comes around the back of the heel; tire soles. Straps and sole are fastened with nails and staples.

Culture
Quechua
Material
rubber and metal
Made in
Pisac, Cuzco, Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Costume ChestEdz1834 a-d

Large red trunk with rounded lid and black metal studding along the top edge and sides. On the front is painted “Made in Kumlon Chang Co., Chong Yueneong Street, Canton” in yellow. Beneath the lettering is a yellow number "3" and circle with red flowers and green leaves. Flanking the circle are green vertical stripes with yellow Chinese characters. On the left side is a yellow Canadian Pacific Express Company prepaid sticker. There are metal rings, hooks and handles on the four sides. The inside of the trunk is covered with paper, painted brown. There is a black leather strap nailed to the lid. There are three boards (part b-d) that fit across the top.

Culture
Chinese: Cantonese
Material
wood, metal, rubber, leather skin and paper
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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MaskA6268

Carved wooden, crooked beak mask. The beak has large red, tear shaped nostrils outlined in back and bordered by red u-forms. Running from the brow is a large central black frill that protrudes outward and curves inward to the centre of the beak. The ridge, along with below the eye and the edge of the mouth, are lined with black u-forms outlined in white. The mouth is red, flat and protruding. The bottom parts of the beak are hinged with rectangular pieces of rubber. The eyes are black, outlined in white on a white ovoid shaped ground; brow is black. The underside of the beak is black. The inside of the mask is hollow with the exception of a piece of fibre twine that articulates the beak. Attached at the top inner tip is a small bundle of small stripes of cedar bark; intertwined are feathers. Hanging from the bottom edge are pieces of twine that hold remnants of cedar strips. The mask is painted black, white and red with Northwest Coast stylized forms.

Culture
Kwakwaka'wakw
Material
cedar bark, rubber, fibre, feather, wood, paint, metal, paper and plastic
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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MaskA3784

Wooden, carved, supernatural bird mask with a long beak and s-shaped cutout nostrils. The beak is hinged with pieces of rubber on either side, nailed to the lower mouth. The beak and nostrils are painted black with red edging. The eyes are white, outlined in black on a green, ovoid shaped background; brow is black. Tied to the top of the head are two pieces of wood that form a frame that holds the mask on when worn. The inside of the mask is hollow with the exception of an attached twine cord that assistants the beak in opening and shutting. The mask is painted black, red, green and white with Northwest Coast stylized designs.

Culture
Kwakwaka'wakw
Material
wood, fibre, rubber, paint and metal
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Weather HeaddressA4270

Weather mask. Small wooden headdress or mask with a long, upturned, protruding snout. Two wings attached to the top of the mask are moveable. Colours used are red, black, and white.

Culture
Kwakwaka'wakw
Material
wood, rubber, metal, fibre and paint
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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ShoesSf432 a-b

Pair of black rubber sandals with tire tread soles. Two crisscrossing straps over the main part of the foot and a strap around the back of the heel. Top straps are fabric covered in rubber. Nails bind the straps to the soles.

Culture
Quechua
Material
rubber, metal and fibre
Made in
Pisac, Cuzco, Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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