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Hok HokNb3.1406

Wooden, carved bird mask with a very long straight beak. Beak has rounded end and movable lower mandible. Shredded cedar bark at top of head has five feathers, three brown and two white, and down. Twisted cedar bark nailed along upper rim, sides and lower, unraveled ends on either side of elongated rounded protuberance at base of beak; long bent brow above orange eye area which is curved and pointed at base of beak, pointed eyelid lines have red optic liners, circular pupil; u forms on temples; conical protruding nostrils have circular ends and u forms along length; black beak has series of u forms above and below red lip band; lower mandible is slightly longer than upper beak. Frontal bird face at base of lower mandible with black and white circular pupils in orange eye areas, black broad nostril nose with circle at centre for tip of beak, white band around red continuous lip band, bared teeth. Lower mandible attached to base of head by leather hinges that have been glued and stapled into place; operated by cord tied and passed through 2 metal 'eyes' on interior of beak, looped around a wooden ball and attached to the centre of a short stick; nylon line looped and tied through two holes at base of head. Signed 'Hok Hok Beau Dick 80.'

Culture
Kwakwaka'wakw
Material
adhesive, fibre, leather skin, metal, feather, paint, cedar bark and wood
Made in
'Yalis (Alert Bay), British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Tlingit Young WolfNb11.337

Small wolf mask with a long rounded snout pointed upwards. The lips and nose are painted red while the rest of the face and throat is green. The oval black eyes are painted in a natural coloured relief. A black band curves around framing the face. The ears are red and oval. Above the black band there is a natural coloured rim and a circlet of painted black and red oblong shapes. On the reverse ‘Tlingit Young Wolf' and ' J. David 80’ are printed.

Culture
Nuu-chah-nulth: Tla-o-qui-aht
Material
cedar wood, graphite mineral, ink and paint
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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PuppetNb3.1404

Winalagalis hand puppet. Articulated male figure is somewhat skeletal, with leather joints at neck, hip, elbows, wrists and ankles; humanoid skulls at knee joints; pegged shoulder joints. Head: long strands of hair are inserted into holes drilled at top and back; green face has black brows, white brow line; slightly depressed eye area has white circular hole pupils in red; sharply curved nose has rounded red nostrils; white moustache-like area on red rounded upper lip, moveable lower jaw, quill teeth; circular red and black ears. Body: green ovoid with white crescent at pectorals, exposed ribs, red navel; hips are attached to rib cage with thread loops; penis on wooden extension is screwed to back of rib cage; scrotum on separate cords; rolled leather at top of each leg is inserted into hips; long wide feet have 2 sets of parallel lines indicating bones, green toenails; long arms, hands with green fingernails hang to knee level. Single strand of red beads around neck. The puppet's genitalia manipulates body movements through the use of cord and wire.

Culture
Kwakwaka'wakw
Material
quill, glass, fibre, adhesive, metal, plastic, paint, leather skin and wood
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Frog FigureNb3.1306

Carved wooden frog painted green and white with its closed mouth outlined in red, and black eyes. Feet attached separately and moveable. Small hollow on underside. At throat is also a carved hollow, covered with a painted yellow and green cloth. A flat strip of metal emerges from the cavity.

Culture
Kwakwaka'wakw
Material
cedar wood, metal, fibre and paint
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FloatIg408

Carved human figure with fish head, standing on top of a fish; figure attached to stone base; geometric designs decorate figure and stand; cord tied below stand that figure is standing on hangs loose. "15" written on stand.

Culture
Solomon Islands
Material
wood, paint, stone and fibre
Made in
Solomon Islands
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Orchid Pavilion GatheringEdz1408

Painting consisting of a scene painted on silk depicting a gathering of artists along a river. From right to left: river starts near top and passes under a bridge, with a man and a boy carrying a lute. The river then runs across with trees on both banks and wine cups floating along. Groups of men and boys are on both sides of the river, painting on rocks; floating wine cups; writing on scrolls; making tea on a stove which is on a table. At left is a house on stilts with two men and a boy with brushes and a scroll. There are six very worn characters and two seals at left. There is a half round of wood and a cord at each end.

Culture
Japanese
Material
fibre, paper, paint, wood and silk fibre
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureEd5.3072

Boy with a black topknot, and hair at the back, and at the sides carrying a bundle of sticks on his back, and an open book in his left hand. Wearing a black coat with white designs, green strap over each shoulder, blue pants, white socks, and yellow sandals. Mounted by both feet on a brown base.

Culture
Japanese
Material
plastic, paint, adhesive and wood
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureEd5.3071

Man with strips of black hair on the top and back of his head, and around the back and the sides of his neck. Wearing a blue coat, green vest, brown belt, white pants, and white boots. On his right hand he balances a tray with four stacked food containers beside a mound of rice. Mounted on a brown base, only one foot touches base.

Culture
Japanese
Material
adhesive, wood, plastic and paint
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureEd5.3069

Man with a bald head except for strips of black hair on the top, and at the back of the scalp, and for fringe around the neck, at the back, and at the sides. He is wearing a black coat with white marks, a blue vest, blue pants, and white boots. He is carrying a balanced pole over his right shoulder with a basket of vegetables at each end. Baskets are pale pink with a blue stripe around top. Mounted on a black base.

Culture
Japanese
Material
wood, plastic and paint
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureEd5.3068

Man with a bald head except for strips of black hair at the top, and the back of the scalp, and around the back, and the side of the neck. He is wearing a white shirt, blue pants, and white boots. He balances a stick with a yellow food carrier on each end, over his right shoulder. There is a hat over his left shoulder. He is mounted on a black stand.

Culture
Japanese
Material
wood, plastic and paint
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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