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Gilwa WawasNb3.1476

Silver bracelet consisting of an outer surface covered entirely with carved design and crosshatched detailing. The image consists of two figures (one with a salmon headdress on its head) paddling a canoe with an eagle design on the side. In the centre is a large sun with a profiled figure in the middle and rays emanating from it. In the right corner is a human head in profile blowing wind towards the canoe. The bracelet has squared ends. There is an inscription on the back reading: ‘Gilwa Wawas, Lyle Wilson, ‘96’.

Culture
Haisla
Material
silver metal
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Cantonese Opera HatN1.675 b

The folded hat is pink and blue, rectangular and decorated with appliqué and metal-mirrored discs. The hat flares at the top, narrows at the base and folds inwards on both sides. On the front the upper part is blue, the lower part is pink. One the blue part there is a large white circle with an embroidered bird in the centre. Surrounding the circle are tuffs of white rabbit fur. Around the circle are motifs in silver thread. Inside the folded sides are large white circles with goldfish surrounded with tuffs of white rabbit fur. On the back are motifs in silver thread on a pink background. Along the bottom of the hat is a silver border with brass discs, edged with purple with traces of gold. Covering the entire surface of the hat are metal discs with mirrored centres. On the inside of the hat is ecru lining, stiffened with cardboard. Two ecru ties are attached.

Culture
Chinese: Cantonese
Material
silk fibre, hemp fibre, rabbit skin, dye, silver metal, gold metal, brass metal, glass, cardboard paper and paste adhesive
Made in
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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HeaddressA4183

Carved wooden headdress. Hawk forms the lower portion, killer whale is on top, forming crown of headdress. Band is decorated with "Royal Fraser" tartan material and white feathers. Eyes of hawk have mirror inlay. Colours used are orange, red, white, and black.

Culture
Kwakwaka'wakw
Material
glass, feather, fibre, silver alloy metal ? and wood
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Cantonese Opera HatN1.677 b

The hat is green and rectangular, decorated with silver applique and metal-mirrored discs. The upper sides of the hat are indented and edged with gold fabric. The hat is decorated with silver designs, some outlined in pink. Also covering the hat are metal discs with mirrored centres. The bottom of the hat has a white border with brassl discs and is edged with purple. There are two white ties knotted together. The back of the hat has a wire design on back and is stiffened with cardboard. The front has a narrow segment that folds out when the hat is worn. In the centre of the segment is a white circle with a red border surrounded by white fur. In the centre of the circle is an applique blue and pink bird with green leaves. On either side of the centre circle there are similar bird circles, not visible when the narrow segment lies flat.

Culture
Chinese: Cantonese
Material
silk fibre, hemp fibre, cotton fibre, rabbit skin, dye, silver metal, gold metal, brass metal, glass, steel metal ?, cardboard paper and paste adhesive
Made in
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Coin2189/493

Obverse: head, right facing, fragment of inscription remains. Reverse: Roma, seated left facing (on a pile of arms ?), holding something in her right hand.

Culture
Southern Europe ?
Material
silver metal
Made in
Europe ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Coin2189/508

Obverse: intricately wrought oak tree standing in a landscape with trees to the left of it and buildings to the right of it. Reverse: heraldic shield, crowned. Inscription around both sides.

Culture
Southern Europe ?
Material
silver metal
Made in
Europe ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Coin2189/464

Obverse: symbol of a castle in the centre. Reverse: large cross.

Culture
Southern Europe ?
Material
silver metal
Made in
Europe ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Coin2189/456

Obverse: heraldic lion, left facing. Image is more to the centre. Reverse: large cross with a smaller one in each quadrant.

Culture
Southern Europe ?
Material
silver metal
Made in
Europe ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Coin2189/427

Obverse: male head, facing right. Reverse: figure facing front to the right side.

Culture
Southern Europe ?
Material
silver metal
Made in
Europe ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Coin2189/329

Imagery of a saint ? Perhaps a pilgrim token? One side has a figure standing in a dotted vertical tapering oval outline with stars within and inscription around. The other side has a standing figure on the right side with a halo and a smaller figure on the left side holding a long cross in between them with inscription around. There is a small hole made in the top centre.

Culture
Southern Europe ?
Material
silver metal
Made in
Europe ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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