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Screen Stand3139/28 a-e

Stand for kicho screen. All pieces are made of wood and covered in high shine black lacquer. Base (part a) is a rectangular box with bevelled edges. Its bottom is slightly inset. Two squares on top surface are each surrounded by six-sided, filigree-style gold metal decorations, which hold the longer, squared ends of upright rods ‘d’ and ‘e’. Part ‘b’ is the top hanging bar. It curves upward slightly at the ends, which are covered in gold filigree-style metal casings. Two holes at its centre allow the insertion of rods ‘d’ and ‘e’. Part ‘c’ is a secondary hanging bar that is inserted into the screen itself through a horizontal pocket at top. Parts ‘d’ and ‘e’ are tall uprights that hold up hanging bar ‘b’. Each is squared at the ends, and top edges are scooped upwards to create a seamless look when inserted into hanging bar ‘b’.

Culture
Japanese
Material
wood, lacquer and metal
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Screen Stand3139/27 a-e

Stand for kicho screen. All pieces are made of wood and covered in high shine black lacquer. Base (part a) is a heavy, rectangular box with bevelled edges. A black insert to contribute weight and stability has been added through the bottom. Two squares on top surface are surrounded by diamond shaped, filigree-style gold metal decorations with a flower motif, which hold the longer, squared ends of upright rods ‘d’ and ‘e’. Part ‘b’ is the top hanging bar. It curves upward slightly at the ends, which are covered in gold filigree-style metal casings. Two holes at its centre allow the insertion of rods ‘d’ and ‘e’. Part ‘c’ is a secondary hanging bar that is inserted into the screen itself through a horizontal pocket at top. Parts ‘d’ and ‘e’ are tall uprights that hold up hanging bar ‘b’. Each is squared at the ends, and top edges are scooped upwards to create a seamless look when inserted into hanging bar ‘b’.

Culture
Japanese
Material
wood, lacquer and metal
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Blowing Shaman Mask3010/9

Blowing Shaman Mask. Shaman has deep orbital sockets with holes for eyes, nostrils and the pursed mouth. The cheekbones are well-defined and the nose is carved in high relief. The face is painted red with black eyebrows and hair painted over. He wears a green, yellow, and white ringed collar. Drilled hole on each side for twine.

Culture
Kamentsa
Material
wood, paint and plant fibre
Made in
Putumayo, Colombia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Tapa StickC1243

Bundle of sticks used in tapa cloth production.

Culture
Fijian
Material
wood and metal
Made in
Fiji
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Model CanoeA2158

Birchbark model canoe with wood gunwales, quill line decorations on bow, stern, and centre sides. Maple leaf decal at one end. Inscribed "Vancouver, B.C." on same side.

Culture
Canadian ?
Material
birch bark, wood and quill
Made in
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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House PostNbz717

House post carved from cedar wood, natural finish. Figure of a man standing on a round base, with a plain body and arms at his sides. Incised mouth and round eyes, flat face with straight brow ridges. Large u-shaped headdress on top.

Culture
Coast Salish
Material
cedar wood
Made in
Sardis, British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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MaskA4248

Bird mask with simple design around nostril. Decorated with cedar bark and feather fringe. Painted red, black and white.

Culture
Kwakwaka'wakw
Material
feather, cedar bark, wood and paint
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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MaskA4243

Raven mask with long beak and small crescent shaped nostrils. Simple design around nostril. Cedar bark fringe and feathers around head. Painted red, black and white.

Culture
Kwakwaka'wakw
Material
feather, cedar bark, wood and paint
Made in
Fort Rupert, British Columbia, Canada and Tsaxis, British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Bird MaskA3653

Large mask with short broad beak and big flaring nostrils. Short curved frill covered along rim with cedar bark fringe. On top of head are feathers, cedar bark fringe and three other smaller bird heads. Black, white and red.

Culture
Kwakwaka'wakw
Material
feather, fibre, cedar bark and wood
Made in
Fort Rupert, British Columbia, Canada and Tsaxis, British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Spoon3051/1947

Wooden spoon; undecorated. (3051/1928-1947 were grouped together as a similar lot of 20 wooden spoons or ladles, out of the larger group of 1928 spoons.)

Culture
Gitxsan
Material
wood
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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