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Killer Whale2725/1

Large painted carving of a killer whale lying flat on a base. The decorative elements, such as ivory coloured scales and tattoos covering the body of the whale, red mouth, ivory coloured shells are the sides of the base, and red and yellow waves on the runners of the base, are painted over a dark brown background. Shell eyes are embedded at the top of the broad flattened head with rounded nose.

Culture
Iatmul: Simal
Material
garamut wood, paint and shell
Made in
Palembei, East Sepik, Papua New Guinea
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Dish ?2720/25

Carved oval concave board, painted white, burnt orange, reddish brown and black, with roughly carved, unpainted standing figure at one end. Decoration of painted designs covers top surface, carved and painted designs cover bottom surface. In front of figure is a shield with carved and painted ear-like designs. The entire back of the figure is covered with horizontal cuts.

Culture
Asmat
Material
wood and paint
Made in
Papua, Indonesia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Dish ?2720/24

Long, roughly carved, dark wood board is divided by design into two segments. Bottom half has an ornate, wandering vine with leaves, flowers and snakes carved in relief, with the recesses painted in a red wash, and a vertical handle in the shape of a lizard(?). Top half is a cut-out frontal view of a male figure with face turned to his left, arms bent at elbows and reaching up to touch or support wide hat or roof.

Culture
Asmat
Material
wood and paint
Made in
Papua, Indonesia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Figure2720/18

Tall carving from one dark piece of wood, 4 male figures stand or sit on one another's head or shoulders to form a tower, 4 females form another tower facing them. Each pair of figures embrace. Top female is small and sits, attached to both the body of her opposing male and the head of the female below. Ears and some eyes are painted reddish brown; fingers, hairlines and body decorations are painted white.

Culture
Asmat
Material
wood and paint
Made in
Papua, Indonesia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Retablo Altar2721/1

Retablo altar of Santiago (St. James) in pilgrim's clothes. Painted bearded figure, wearing a straw hat and holding a sword in one hand and a blue staff with gold gourds in the other, stands behind a pane of glass within a blue wooden box with decorated interior and hinged side opening. The front of the altar is topped with three crosses and painted pink, gold, yellow, blue and white.

Culture
Ecuadorian
Material
wood, glass, paint and metal
Made in
Gualaceo, Azuay, Ecuador
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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São Pedro2708/7

Wooden figure carved and painted in a caricature-like depiction of St. Peter holding a large silver key in his arms. He has black hair and beard; red lips and nails; large circular eyes. He wears a brown robe with gold edge and black strap sandals. The figure stands on a green circular base with white writing.

Culture
Portuguese
Material
wood and paint
Made in
Torres Novas, Santarem, Portugal
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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São Antonio2708/5

Wooden figure carved and painted in a caricature-like depiction of St. Anthony holding a small person on his arm. Both figures have light pink skin. They have black hair, large circular eyes, red lips and nails. They both wear a brown robe with a white waist tie and black shoe. The figure stands on a green circular base with white writing.

Culture
Portuguese
Material
wood, paint and synthetic adhesive
Made in
Torres Novas, Santarem, Portugal
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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São João Baptista2708/4

Wooden figure carved and painted in a caricature-like depiction of John the Baptist. His skin is light pink. He has black hair and beard; red lips and nails and large circular eyes. He wears a brown robe with gold edge and black strap sandals. Carried over his back and shoulders is a white lamb. The figure stands on a green circular base with white writing: "São João Baptista"

Culture
Portuguese
Material
wood and paint
Made in
Torres Novas, Santarem, Portugal
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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War Shield2703/1

Large carved and painted wood shield. The teardrop shape narrows with a circular shape at that end. Front decoration includes a white background, six orange curl designs joined by vertical bars with circle and semi-circle cutouts, orange horned motifs, an orange and white chain link at the edge of the shield, dark brown relief borders, and a carved zigzag aacross the narrowing. The back is unpainted and a curved handle with rectangular hole protrudes from the centre.

Culture
Asmat
Material
wood, clay and paint
Made in
Sawa-Erma, Papua, Indonesia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Cristo Com a Cruz as Costas2708/6

Wooden figure carved and painted in a depiction of Jesus Christ carrying a large brown cross on his right shoulder. He has black hair and beard; red lips and nails; large circular eyes. Around his head is a brown band, possibly a crown of thorns with areas of red below it. He wears brown pants with a dark red long sleeved shirt with gold striped detailing. The figure stands barefooted on a green circular base with white writing.

Culture
Portuguese
Material
wood and paint
Made in
Torres Novas, Santarem, Portugal
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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