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RattleD2.158

The rattle head is made of rawhide. The handle is made of a piece of wood wrapped in red wool and held on by a hide thong wrapped around its length. Head of rattle stained green on one side and orange on the other. Each of the two feathers has two red lines on it. There are small strips of white fur attached to the head. There is a looped band of fur attached to the end of the handle.

Culture
Blackfoot
Material
skin, feather, wood, rawhide skin and wool fibre
Made in
North America
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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NecklaceD2.161

Bone, brass and glass beads strung on a leather thong; there is a piece of shell in the middle and metal cones at the ends.

Culture
Plains
Material
bone, brass metal, glass, skin, tin metal and shell
Made in
North America
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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GameD2.162

The bone links are incised with a series of horizontal lines, diagonal lines or crosses; each link is perforated at wide end. Perforated flat triangular skin piece at one end. Metal stick at other end.

Culture
Assiniboine
Material
skin and bone
Made in
Saskatchewan, Canada ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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RattleD2.163

Flat circular bone ? piece tied with thong. Has two pieces of shell ? clasps ? on the leather skin, which has a piece of horn attached.

Culture
Plains
Material
antler ?, leather skin, shell ? and horn
Made in
North America
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BagH1.326

Dark brown leather bag with an overall lozenge pattern imprinted. The bag is square shaped with two small pockets on the front; each has a buckle fastening. The flap is rectangular and also has a buckle. The bag is decorated with cutout leather pieces and strips of woven, grey wool. Attached to the top is a long strap that has two metal buttons and a metal clasp.

Culture
Andes ?
Material
leather skin, iron metal, brass metal, wool fibre and fibre
Made in
South America
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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SheathH1.330

Long, tan-coloured leather sheath with two long fringes attached at the centre and the bottom. The main body of the sheath is stamped with geometric patterns of stars, dots and swirls, as well as the number 20. Strips of leather are decoratively braided over the middle and the bottom tip of the sheath. Three ring-like blue metal rivets fasten the top of the sheath. A leather loop is attached at the back of the top rim.

Culture
Chilean ?
Material
leather skin, metal and paint
Made in
Chile ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Water JugD4.111

Pitch covered water jar undecorated. It has three handles on the sides. Twined elements of willow covered with a thick layer of pitch. Base has a piece of cotton glued on. One rawhide thong remains for carrying. Diagonal twined work (over two warp strands) covered with pitch to made it water proof.

Culture
Apache
Material
willow wood, resin, cotton fibre and rawhide skin
Made in
Arizona, USA
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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ShirtD2.164

Buckskin shirt with quill work and fringe. The shirt has a short standing collar, long cuffed sleeves and partial centre opening with hook and eye closures. On the front is a deep ‘U’ shape around the neck in light blue fabric and white beads. There are rectangular panels of fine quill work with meander and geometric motifs around the centre opening, shoulders and cuffs. There is also quill work on the tops of the fringe pieces. The fringe is around the upper back, shoulders and front ‘U’ shape. The inside is unlined.

Culture
Plains
Material
skin, glass, porcupine quill and metal
Made in
Manitoba, Canada ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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VestD2.166

Leather vest with beadwork and fringe. The vest has a centre opening with thin leather ties. The beadwork covers the entire surface. The front has a triangle motif arranged in a border, flower and diamond designs on a light blue ground. The back has lines of diamond motifs on light blue ground. The centre opening edges have a red and green tartan fabric. There is a short fringe down the centre back and on the sides and bottom edge. The inside is lined with cotton.

Culture
Plains
Material
skin, glass and cotton fibre
Made in
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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DressD2.169

Doeskin dress with beading and fringe. The dress has a round neckline, edged with dark blue velveteen. Hanging from four thin ties sewn inside the neck are ostrich feathers. There are polished teeth and beaded panels with a triangle motif across the front and back shoulders. Below the panels are beaded fringes. The front fringe has red, green, yellow, purple and turquoise beads and green teardrop beads. The back fringe has pink, blue, turquoise green beads, beads made from seeds from Africa and rabbit fur. The sleeves and bottom hem have a cut fringe. The inside is unlined.

Culture
Blackfeet
Material
deer skin, glass, seed, tooth, cotton fibre ? and feather
Made in
Browning, Montana, USA
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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