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Fire KitB49

Fire kit consisting of: carved bamboo case with cap (a), dark grey piece of flint (b), and an elongated piece of rusted steel (c). An elongated, rectangular piece of dark grey stone is attached to the lid with string and a woven band of rattan. Inside the case are wads of pounded bark tinder.

Culture
Bidayuh ?
Material
fibre, bark, flint mineral, steel metal, bamboo grass and stone
Made in
Sarawak, Malaysia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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KnifeN2.765 a-b

Long black knife case (part a) with an orange tassel looped through a hole at the end of the handle (part b). Two gold coloured lines are painted where the knife covering and knife handle meet. The knife blade is slightly curved. There are gold, red, green and light blue designs on one side of the knife case.

Culture
Japanese
Material
wood, steel metal and fibre
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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HookN2.310 a-b

A plain pair of metal hooks, each with an inward barb, and a hole pierced at the end.

Culture
Okinawan
Material
steel metal
Made in
Okinawa, Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Spear PointN2.309

Black metal fork-shaped spear point with five prongs, three of which are barbed.

Culture
Okinawan
Material
steel metal
Made in
Okinawa, Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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LockN1.870

A three-part steel lock. The first piece (part a) is the modern steel lock, #F21, master lock co. The second piece (part b) is the locking bar for the lock. The third piece (part c) is the key on a key ring that has a brown quadrangular-shaped label with two green-painted characters on one side while there are two black-painted characters on the other side.

Culture
Chinese
Material
steel metal
Made in
USA
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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LockN1.869 a-b

A three-part steel lock. The first piece (part a) is the modern steel lock. The second piece (part b) is the locking bar for the lock. The third piece (part c) is the key on a key ring that has a brown quadrangular-shaped label with two green-painted characters on one side while there are two black-painted characters on the other side.

Culture
Chinese
Material
steel metal
Made in
USA
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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SwordK2.408 a-b

A metal sword with a beaten metal blade (part a) which has a fuller that has three ridges, of which the central ridge extends longer than the outer ones. There are two crescent moon shapes near the middle of the blade on each side. Floral decorations beaten on hilt which has a pommel, grip, and cross-guard. The sheath (part b) is sewn and embossed with a geometric pattern cut on sheath leather which is dyed ochre red and pale green. Cotton thread gird with huge tassels in red, green, and yellow.

Culture
Nupe
Material
brass metal, steel metal, leather skin and cotton fibre
Made in
Nigeria
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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DaggerK3.2

Dagger (part a) and sheath (part b). The dagger has a steel blade and a horn handle. The sheath has an embroidered geometric design and a braided edge with a strap and buckle attached.

Culture
East African
Material
horn, steel metal and sheep skin ?
Made in
Somalia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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DaggerM4.39 a-b

Silver dagger with overall scroll and flower design. The cylindrical handle of the blade (part a) flares to create a crescent shaped end. The sheath (part b) is lined with wood and has a tear shaped metal pendant attached at the top.

Culture
Saudi ?
Material
steel metal, wood and silver metal
Made in
Saudi Arabia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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SwordM4.28

Metal sword consisting of a long silver blade engraved with decorative Arabic inscription. Silver hilt. The handle has two green wooden panels with gold and black inlayed circles separated by a piece of silver with floral detailing.

Culture
Turkish ?
Material
gold metal, wood, steel metal and silver metal
Made in
Turkey ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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