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Ulu CarvingNa1639

Object is grey-blue in colour and is in the shape of a miniature ulu knife. The top or handle of the knife has a knob and narrows. It then widens into a U-shape making up the blade of the knife.

Culture
Inuit
Material
soapstone stone
Made in
Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Bear Figure2654/3

Dark green serpentine stone carving depicting a bear walking. Eyes are shallow engraved circles with dots in the centres; ears protrude slightly from the sides of the head and then are hollowed out; small tail protrudes from rear.

Culture
Inuit
Material
soapstone stone
Made in
Nunavut, Canada ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureM3.171

Figure representing Taurt with the head of a lioness and the tail of a crocodile. The figure has two ears at the top of its head, breasts, arms held at the sides of its body above a geometric object held at the front, and a repeated arrow pattern along the length of its back. The figure is affixed to a cube-shaped black base.

Culture
Egyptian
Material
soapstone stone
Made in
Egypt
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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ProbeNa1710

Light brown-yellow, white tipped pointed bone tool. The handle's butt has two small black eyes and a mouth carved to look like a seal.

Culture
Inuit
Material
bone and soapstone stone ?
Made in
Chesterfield Inlet, Nunavut, Canada and Igluligaarjuk, Nunavut, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Miniature ShoesCi21 a-b

Pair of carved soapstone miniature shoes with medium-high square heels and high vamps. Inscription carved down vamp, "T.P.O.W." is made to look like laces. Seams and designs are etched with dark brown marks. Zig-zag marks around ankles. Part (a) has initials "TIBR"(?) carved into one side.

Culture
Turkish
Material
soapstone stone
Made in
Cyprus
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Pipe2189/7 a-b

Pipe composed of a light brown pipe bowl (part a) with three floral motifs incised on the sides, short lines incised into the mouth of the bowl, and a star-like design composed of three lines and the date 1918 is incised on the curved back of the bowl. Part b is the wooden pipe stem. The incised designs are coloured dark brown and lighter reddish-brown with pigment.

Culture
Turkish
Material
soapstone stone, wood and pigment
Made in
Cyprus
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Model GunCi20

Soapstone model of a revolver with a rotating chamber. The butt has an incised crosshatch design and on one side is inscribed "1918". The top of the barrel is inscribed "TURKISH".

Culture
Turkish
Material
soapstone stone and wood
Made in
Cyprus
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Rattlesnake Woman BowlNd716

A rattlesnake woman smudge bowl sculpted in stone. The female figure is seated with outstretched arms and an animal figure forming the bowl. The eyes of the animal are inlaid with abalone. Two snake shapes form heart shape behind figure with single rattle protruding from small of back. Stone surface is smooth and polished.

Culture
Interior Salish: Nlaka'pamux
Material
soapstone stone and abalone shell
Made in
Lytton, British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Model GunCi19

Model soapstone rifle. Leather strap is attached to barrel through a metal ring, and to the butt through a hole carved in the stone. Inscriptions on both sides of the barrel, and a circle within a circle inscribed at the end of the butt, at top edge of butt, and behind chamber for bullet and locking mechanism. Hollow area underneath barrel near front.

Culture
Turkish
Material
soapstone stone ?, metal and leather skin
Made in
Cyprus
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Model KnifeCi18

Model soapstone bayonet. Handle has deep groove carved into one side, which would fit over the muzzle of a rifle barrel. One side of guard is short and blunt with deep square hole carved into it, the other side of guard extends out. Double edged blade. One side is inscribed with date, "1918".

Culture
Turkish
Material
soapstone stone
Made in
Cyprus
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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