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Figure3100/23 a-b

Soapstone sculpture of a man and fish. The figure stands on a rock, arms outstretched, with a long fish laying on the stone beside him. He wears a parka with the hood pulled up over his head. Part b is a copper harpoon with a wooden handle that is carried in his left hand.

Culture
Inuit
Material
soapstone stone, wood, copper metal, fibre and adhesive
Made in
Nunavut, Canada ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Figure3100/21

Sculpture made from single piece of soapstone. A man is shown in a parka, with the hood up covering his head, standing in a wide stance, his arms raised to shoulder height, clutching in both hands a sinew rope. A seal lays upside down in front of him, attached to the other end of the rope. A cleaver made of wood lies beside the man's right foot.

Culture
Inuit
Material
soapstone stone, wood, sinew and skin
Made in
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Figure3100/19

Small soapstone carving of a crouched man. Figure has a parka with a long flap at the back, and pointed hood pulled up over his head, as well as leggings, boots and mitts. in his outstretched hands are a flat, round drum made of skin stretched over wood, and a wooden drumstick.

Culture
Inuit
Material
soapstone stone, skin and wood
Made in
Nunavut, Canada ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Drum3100/9 a-b

Drum and drumstick. Round drum (part a) is made of skin stretched over a circular wood frame and nailed to secure along the frame’s bottom edge. On the underside, thin strips of hide are connected in 4 places to the frame and come together in the centre, tightly wrapped around themselves, to join at a small wood handle. The face of the drum shows a painted lightning-snake design, with a large centrally placed head showing bared teeth and curling hair in red and blue, the long thin body wrapping around the outside edge of the drum top. Part b is the drum stick, consisting of a long wooden shaft, rounded, and a leather covered head attached by a leather strip wound around the stick's neck.

Culture
Nuu-chah-nulth
Material
skin, wood, metal and paint
Made in
Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Oolichan Oil Scoop3100/7

Wooden oil scoop carved out of a single piece of wood. Scoop is wide and shallow, with a long, flat, spade-like front edge. A wide, angled rim is carved around the side and back top edges. Handle is long, with a large hand-hold carved through the centre. Scoop is partially covered in a shiny, dark, oily substance.

Culture
Nisga'a
Material
wood and oil
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Graphic Archetype 23099/40 a-d

Four piece stoneware set using geometric shapes to reflect architectural forms. The leftmost piece is pointed with a round cut in one side and a flat oval base. The next piece is a semi-circle with a flat triangular base. The third piece is a tall semi-circle with a flat oval base. The last piece is a short semi-circle with a flattened side and flat oval base. Painted openings on the tops of each piece reference containers. Painted lines, circles, and ovals complete the decorations. Maker's mark stamped on base of all four pieces.

Culture
Canadian
Material
clay, glaze and wood
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Fragment: Staff2990/888 a-b

Part of wooden staff with rectangular shape, flattened sides, carved figures on one side and two male heads. Traces of orange paint. Incomplete and broken. Part a is a rectangular body fragment with five profile dogs on one side and s shallow rectangular surface on the other side (for attaching to staff). Edges are in high relief. Applied male face is wearing an ear spool on his right ear and a semi oval headdress. Incised eyes. Incomplete and broken. Part b is a male figure with incised eyes. wearing an ear spool on his left ear and a semi oval headdress. Incomplete and broken.

Culture
Chimu
Material
wood
Made in
Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Figure2990/758

Wooden staff finial. Standing figure wearing a four cornered headdress with a large abstract bird on top, and holding trophy heads in hands at sides. Traces of black paint.

Culture
Wari
Material
carob wood
Made in
Lima, Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Staff2990/722

Fragment of upper end of a staff, made of a soft wood. Male figure atop block with triangular cut outs. Black monkey below has both hands on shaft. Piece of metal in base (not original). Black, orange and white paint. Incomplete.

Culture
Wari
Material
metal, wood and paint
Made in
Ancash, Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Throwing Stick2990/671

Throwing stick with bronze handle. Flat green disc (fwith new binding) attached to an algarobo wood shaft with a light brown string. Unbroken.

Culture
Chimu and Inca
Material
algorobo wood, bronze metal and fibre
Made in
Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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