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Model, Fish Trap, Square Weir16/9261
Sticks, Game16/4868
Skin Scraper16/4684
Spoon, Carved Handle16/4667
Carving, Canoe Prow Ornament16/688

Material
wood
Made in
USA ? or Canada ?
Holding Institution
American Museum of Natural History
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LanceESK/0142

Culture
Eskimo: Caribou
Material
wood, metal and hide
Made in
Canada
Holding Institution
American Museum of Natural History
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Hand Puppet3341/9

Hand puppet of José (Joseph). Head and arms are carved from wood and painted. The hands are disproportionately large. He has black eyes and eyebrows, straight black chin-length hair with ears visible, small red mouth, and black facial hair with beard that extends outwards. He wears a carved cowboy hat. His fabric body is vibrant blue and painted with beige designs decorated with red, white and some yellow dots. The collar and cuffs are lined with beige lace. The fabric is nailed to the hands and head. Operated by inserting a hand inside the body to control its head, arms and movements.

Culture
Nahua and Totonac
Material
wood, fibre, paint and metal
Made in
Teziutlan, Puebla, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Hand Puppet3341/6

Hand puppet of José (Joseph). Head, arms and legs are carved from wood and painted. The hands are disproportionately large. The nose is long and exaggerated. He has black eyes and eyebrows, chin-length straight black hair, and black facial hair which extends out into an upwards-curling beard. On his head he wears a top hat decorated with repeating gold Star of David, and on his feet a pair of black boots. His fabric outfit is yellow and painted. The fabric is nailed to the hands and head. A small strap extends down inside the head. Operated by inserting a hand inside the body of the puppet to control its head, arms and movements.

Culture
Nahua and Totonac
Material
wood, paint, fibre and metal
Made in
Teziutlan, Puebla, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Hand Puppet3341/8

Hand puppet of Maria (Mary). Head and arms are carved from wood and painted. The hands are disproportionately large. She has black eyes and eyebrows, straight black chin-length hair with ears visible, and a small red mouth. Her fabric outfit is teal and painted with light blue designs decorated with red and black dots. The fabric is nailed to the hands and head. Operated by inserting a hand inside the body of the puppet to control its head, arms and movements.

Culture
Nahua and Totonac
Material
wood, paint, fibre and metal
Made in
Teziutlan, Puebla, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Hand Puppet3341/2

Hand puppet of Maria (Mary). Head and arms are carved from wood and painted. The hands are disproportionately large. She has white synthetic(?) hair, small black eyes with large lashes underneath, thin eyebrows, and a small red mouth. She has four links of a gold-coloured chain on her chest, and two dangling earrings with gold-coloured chain and clear balls. Her fabric body is deep blue and painted with red lines, yellow dots and white details. She wears a blue velvet cape, edged with gold trim, taupe with green lace and bands of reflective material. The fabric is nailed to the hands and head. A small strap extends down inside the head. Operated by inserting a hand inside the body of the puppet to control its head, arms and movements.

Culture
Nahua and Totonac
Material
wood, paint, fibre and metal
Made in
Teziutlan, Puebla, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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