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Pendant3425/6

Greenstone pendant (hei tiki) of a stylized human figure. The figure's head is tilting to its right, and has large circular eyes. The left arm has broken off; the right hand ends at the thighs. A black ribbon is tied through the bored holes at the top of the head.

Culture
Maori
Material
greenstone stone and fibre
Made in
New Zealand
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Amulet3420/64

Rectangular metal amulet with concave or "pinched" sides. The amulet contains layers of rectangles, diamonds, and triangles in gold, silver and copper colours. A single black oval stone is set at centre. The front is etched with geometric designs and script. Strung on a long black cord, which attaches at both upper corners of the amulet. Two large brown leather tassels hang from the cord on either side of the pendant, and are each decorated with light teal bands and checkerboard or zigzag patterns in black and white at the top.

Culture
Tuareg
Material
silver alloy metal, fibre, skin, copper alloy metal, metal and stone
Made in
Mali
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Figure3371/7 a-c

Carved stone caribou (part a) kneeling on all fours, with legs tucked underneath the large body. The caribou is facing forward with rounded ears back, eyes squinting, and mouth slightly open. Both antlers (parts b-c) have been broken off above their attachment points.

Culture
Inuit
Material
stone and antler
Made in
Inukjuak, Quebec, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Figure3371/6

Carved stone dog in seated position. The figure has an open mouth with an inset pink tongue, a large slightly curled tail, small rounded ears, and etched eyes and whiskers.

Culture
Inuit
Material
stone and paint
Made in
Nunavik, Quebec, Canada ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Carving3371/9 a-e

Two carved stone figures (parts a-b), pegged onto separate stone base (part c). The larger standing figure (part a) holds a knife in each hand (parts d-e), while the smaller figure (part b) appears to be falling backward towards the ground while clutching their chest with their left hand.

Culture
Inuit
Material
stone, bone ? and wood
Made in
Nunavik, Quebec, Canada ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Figure3371/8 a-b

Carved stone bear (part a) with inset teeth. Stands on a rectangular stone base (part b) with two wooden pegs. The bear's forearms are bent, and mouth is open and baring its teeth.

Culture
Inuit
Material
stone, wood and tooth ?
Made in
Inukjuak, Quebec, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Figure3388/1

Simple stone carving of a kneeling figure with her hands held together in front of the body. The body is quite large in comparison to the figure's head. The hair is parted and braided in two braids that extend down the back of the neck.

Culture
Inuit
Material
stone
Made in
Nunavut, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Tool3326/62

Small bell-shaped stone with a small dome, and a body that flares out at the base. The bottom has a smooth polished convex surface.

Culture
New Guinea
Material
stone
Made in
Papua New Guinea
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Tool3326/57

Long stone adze(?) or tool with a rounded blade. The top is relatively flat, while the underside is rounded. Both top and bottom form a dual inclined plane terminating at a shallow rounded wedge blade. The opposite end is a dull point. The width gradually increases from the point to blade.

Culture
New Guinea
Material
stone
Made in
Papua New Guinea
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Tool3326/60

Stone tool or pestle(?). Carved from a single piece of stone. Simple design with one broad rounded end, and a relatively straight cylindrical shaft. End of shaft is broken.

Culture
New Guinea
Material
stone
Made in
Papua New Guinea
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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