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Stool3643/12

Folding coconut shredder stool. Stool consists of two rectangular boards with slight zigzag profiles and cutouts in their centres; cutouts have angled edges. One board is inserted through the cutout of the other, allowing them to fold inward and outward; rest flat when folded inward, form a low "X" shape when folded out. The upper arms, that form the seat, are decorated with stain and incised geometric motifs. Pencil grid overtop each arm with central design of three interconnected diamonds, inside a vertically oriented rectangle, with diagonal lines extending from top and bottom corners; space between edges of diamonds and rectangle border are carved out. Edges of seat are stained(?) dark brown; checker pattern across centre, where arms meet. Extending from the front arm is a serrated blade. Blade is oval-shaped and is inserted into a rectangular protrusion that ends in a triangle-like base; area around top of rod is circled with metal. Triangle-like base of rod decorated with incised crisscrossing and diagonal lines. Lines, and edges of rod, are darkened with stain(?). Rest of stool is undecorated.

Culture
Sukuma
Material
wood, metal and stain ?
Made in
Tanzania
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Basket3643/7

Shallow, circular husking basket woven from plant fibre; done with herringbone twill weave. Rim formed with two wood coils, wrapped in same plant fibre as basket; main body of basket secured between coils. Sections of plant fibre wrap are darker than rest, forming a light striped pattern around opening of basket. Entire basket is naturally coloured a light yellow. Small metal loop is threaded through bottom edge.

Culture
East African
Material
plant fibre, wood and metal
Made in
Tanzania
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Basket3643/6

Shallow, circular husking basket woven from plant fibre; done with herringbone twill weave. Rim formed with two wood coils, wrapped in plant fibre; main body of basket secured between coils. Plant fibre wrappings dyed(?) a dark brown. Additional external and internal coils, undecorated, are underneath the wood rim, for reinforcement; held to rim with twisted cords. Body of basket is golden brown; internal coils are coloured red-brown, exterior coils are grey-brown.

Culture
East African
Material
plant fibre, wood and dye ?
Made in
Tanzania
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Headrest3643/8

Circular wood headrest carved from a single piece of wood; three legs extend from bottom. Circular top is slightly concave and has a rounded bottom. Legs start cylindrical but curve outward slightly towards middle. Exterior sides of legs flare outward when they curve, forming triangles with rounded backs. Legs have small lips at foot and flat bases. Headrest is undecorated.

Culture
Karamojong
Material
wood
Made in
Uganda
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Model Totem Pole3648/1

Model pole with a thunderbird on top and a masked human at the base. The bird on top has wings pointing upward, in black, red and green; a large yellow beak and feet; two small vertical black ears, green around its eyes and a red mouth. The human at the base is in a kneeling position and has bear claw hands in black outline, a red-brown body, a mask-like face with bright green across the eyes, red on the nose and mouth, and black painted hair on top. The middle section is rounded and painted in two shades of green. The pole is attached to an unpainted, square wooden base, with nail heads showing on the bottom. Artist name and date written on the back of the bird, in black, under the wings.

Culture
Kwakwaka'wakw
Material
wood, paint and metal
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Dish3633/1 a-b

Lidded dish carved in the shape of a bear. Painted black on exterior with white painted interior. The dish (part a) has an oval-shaped concavity in the bear's back; holes drilled into left corners. The bear's head extends forward, with ears back, a line for the mouth, and the eyes are lightly carved with circular cutouts for inlay. Each paw has carved toes. The lid (part b) is rectangular, with rounded sides. The two shorter sides are angled inward, and the interior of the lid has an oval concavity with a hole drilled at centre; two holes drilled into left corners.

Culture
Northwest Coast
Material
wood and paint
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Model Canoe3635/1 a-c

Model sturgeon-nosed bark canoe (part a) with two wooden paddles (parts b-c). Canoe hull has a long, pointed bow and stern, creating sharp angles towards opening. Body is shaped with rib and slat frames; lashed together with bark and plant fibre. Metal wire along underside of stern; small hide tie towards middle of canoe along left side. One thwart across middle of canoe opening. Paddles have rectangular blades with flattened handles; designs painted in light red and dark blue across front and back of blades. Smaller paddle (part b) has connected diamonds with crosses through them on front; horizontal stripes across back. Larger paddle (part c) has zigzags painted and incised across front of blade; chevrons done across back.

Culture
Ktunaxa
Material
birch bark, wood, plant fibre, paint, metal and skin
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Hanging3639/5 a-d

Weaving (part a) with hanging bar (parts b-d). Weaving has ground of natural white wool; design features a central rectangle consisting of columns of chevrons trimmed with triangles along the top and bottom edges. Red-brown, grey, and checked bands divide the columns. Chevrons are done in rows and alternate directions; done in black, white, and mint green. Top and bottom sides of rectangle are trimmed with white bands with red-brown triangles of varying sizes. Right side of box bordered with thin band of semi-circles and a striped line; left side has wavy lines with solid and dual-coloured diamonds. White, with red-brown, fringe along left, right and bottom edges; hanging pocket sewn on back, along top edge. Hanging bar (part b) consists of cylindrical rod with two animal heads on either end, to prevent weaving from sliding off (parts c-d). Animals are open-mouthed and their facial features are made up of formline design elements.

Culture
Coast Salish: Musqueam
Material
dye, wool fibre, wood and synthetic fibre
Made in
Musqueam, British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Baby Carrier3635/2

Baby carrier, or cradle board, with beaded top and cover. Back piece is made of flat wood board, with a rounded top that narrows towards base; board covered in hide. Design on beaded top consists of a grouping of five flowers with stems and leaves; done in red, dark purple, dark blue, and green, with yellow and red highlights throughout. Motif done on a white background; area outlined with maroon triangles, trimmed in dark blue. Bottom half of the board has a hide pouch with laces and cotton-lined collar, into which a baby can be placed. Black cloth cover overtop pouch has a large beaded flower with leaves and stems; two smaller flowers extend from petals of central motif. Designs are done in white, dark blue, red, light blue, and green. Cloth cover outlined with white triangles. Back of board decorated with long pieces of fringe, towards top; hide strap, lined with mint green cloth, attached to back, towards centre of board.

Culture
Ktunaxa ? or Dakelhne ?
Material
skin, wood, fibre, cotton fibre, glass and dye
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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DishA6570 a-b

Wooden, two symmetrical dish halves (parts a-b) in form of a killer whale and squid; carved and painted. The inside has a black painted sea serpent ? design on both sides. The two halves are held together by a metal latch; together the dish is conical in shape. The dish is painted in black, red, white and green.

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