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Mittens3203/8

Leather mittens joined by wool cord. Mittens are long, with fur edging at cuff and wrist. A panel between the two and sitting on top surface is made of black velvet, embroidered with flowers, foliage and branches in green, blue, pink and yellow. A similar pattern has been applied to the top of each mitt. Woolen cord is made of braided white, orange, green and brown strands of wool, with small pompoms and tassels. It is attached to each mitt on the inner side at top.

Culture
Tahltan
Material
skin, wool fibre and silk fibre ?
Made in
Telegraph Creek, British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Miniature Mittens3203/6 a-b

Pair of miniature mittens. Fine black fur surrounds both cuff and wrist of the light tan leather mitts. Between these strips as well as on the back of the hand are embroidered vines and flowers in red, purple and blue. Mittens are unlined.

Culture
Tahltan
Material
skin and wool fibre
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Dog Blanket3203/2

Small dog blanket. Textile is rectangular, made of red felt embroidered with patterns of branches and leaves in light colours. A short fringe of green and blue edges the entire garment. Backing is made of thick wool fabric, with four leather panels holding thongs to attach blanket to the wearer.

Culture
Tahltan and Kaska Dena
Material
wool fibre, deer skin and silk fibre
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Headdress3214/1

Woven headdress with fibre optic lighting. Band is made of wool, with red and black diagonal designs on an off-white background. Two cords of fibre optic lights are incorporated above both the red and black sections and connect to a battery power source at the back of the headdress. Brown fur lines the top of the piece, and the interior is covered in dark grey felt.

Culture
Coast Salish: Shishalh
Material
wool fibre, skin, plastic and copper metal
Made in
Sechelt, British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Cape3211/1

Duffel cape. Wool garment with a small round neck, open at front with tassel closure, and a rounded hem edged with fur. Wool is a light blue, with a yellow, brown and purple embroidered flower decoration around the hem. The lining is a shiny light brown fabric.

Culture
Inuit
Material
wool fibre, synthetic fibre and skin
Made in
Spence Bay, Nunavut, Canada and Taloyoak, Nunavut, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Doll3207/3

Female doll wearing beaded hide dress. Doll is made of hide with a small hairless head, short arms, and long legs. Dress covers her from chin to ankles, sleeves enveloping arms. Beaded decoration sits at neck, wrists, waist and knees, and fringe decorates bottom hem and arms. Ties hang from neck and knee area. Ankles are heavily covered in blue and white beads; facial features created with the same beads.

Culture
Sioux
Material
rawhide skin and glass
Made in
North Dakota, USA ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Dagger3260/30

Dagger with a long, narrow blade, sharpened on both edges. Carved horn pommel in the shape of an animal head. Handle is wrapped with a hide strip and has a small piece of hair attached. Creature has inlaid abalone eyes.

Culture
Tlingit
Material
iron metal, mountain sheep horn, rawhide skin, abalone shell and hair
Made in
Alaska, USA
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Figure3157/158

Carved wooden figure. Figure's arms are down at side with legs slightly apart. The hair and eyes are made using seeds. There is a feather wrapped around the figure's right arm, and pieces of animal skin tied around both the neck and waist. The figure's right ear has a small hole in it - possibly indicating a piercing?

Culture
Chamba
Material
wood, seed, feather and skin
Made in
Nigeria
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Drum3010/30

Drum. Small wooden barrel with stretched hide on each end. One skin has animal hair attached. Skins are attached by rings of wood, which is then bound together by string. Small looped section of string for handle.

Culture
Kamentsa
Material
wood, animal skin and jute fibre
Made in
Putumayo, Colombia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Drum3010/29

Drum. Small wooden barrel with stretched hide on each end. Skins are attached by circular strips of wood, which is then bound together by string. Larger twisted strands attached to form handle.

Culture
Kamentsa
Material
wood, animal skin and jute fibre
Made in
Putumayo, Colombia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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