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Container2600/15

Container for tree cotton made out of a fibrous coir or similar material. The coir is looped around a circle of string at one end forming an opening, and it is tied by a corded rope at the other.

Culture
Wounaan
Material
coconut husk fibre ? and cotton fibre
Made in
Pimia River, Choco, Colombia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Rattle2600/63

Gourd rattle with seeds(?) inside. The wooden handle of the rattle has been painted orange-brown to match the colour of the gourd. The gourd is painted green, red and purple in diamond, heart(?) and leaf shapes, edged with a zigzag etching. The band across the centre of the gourd reads, 'SOUVENIR DE BARRANQUILLA'. A hook is screwed into the end of the handle and a metal plug is in the top of the gourd.

Culture
Wounaan
Material
gourd fruit, paint, seed and wood
Made in
Colombia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Plaque2600/14 a-h

Set of 8 plaques in two sizes. All are elongated boards with a series of jutting edges, depicting the stylized figure of a spirit familiar. The four larger plaques (parts a-d) have a stylized head on each end, no features. Their bodies are painted with geometric designs of zigzags and dots, painted in brown and pink. The four smaller plaques (parts e-h) have similar designs in brown only, along with a painted image of a simplified human figure. Painted decorations are on one side only. Each plaque was tied to one of four poles, each time a red one and a black one, opposing each other.

Culture
Wounaan
Material
balsa wood, paint and metal
Made in
Pimia River, Choco, Colombia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Canoe Paddle2600/13

Child's polished spade-shaped wooden paddle with pointed tip. The handle is shaped like a fish tail.

Culture
Wounaan
Material
cedar wood ?
Made in
Pimia River, Choco, Colombia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Tool2600/12

Hand churn for mixing chocolate. A three-dimensional five-pointed star pattern attached to a rounded stick. Stick has seven lines etched around its circumference, one group of three and one groups of four.

Culture
Wounaan
Material
wood
Made in
Pimia River, Choco, Colombia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Flute2600/11

Flute with six finger holes containing a rolled up paper with blue writing.

Culture
Wounaan
Material
reed grass, paper and ink
Made in
Pimia River, Choco, Colombia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Ceremonial Cane2600/80

Wooden ceremonial cane depicting a generless spirit figure. Naked figure has bent knees and has hands across his abdomen; he is wearing boots. Face displays defined brows and a long angular nose.

Culture
Wounaan
Material
palm wood
Made in
Colombia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Ceremonial Cane2600/79

Carved wooden twin spirit cane. Head is carved to represent two twins standing back to back, with hands resting over their abdomens. Figures have stylized features, including flattened heads, long angular noses and no mouths.

Culture
Wounaan
Material
palm wood
Made in
Colombia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Ceremonial Cane2600/78

Small wooden carving of a snake spirit with zigzag etching on the body. Head is stylized with a large mouth and no eyes. Carving was used to cure snake bites.

Culture
Wounaan
Material
palm wood
Made in
Colombia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Ceremonial Cane2600/77

Attack spirit cane carved from a single piece of wood. Spear head tip has a diamond design just below it.

Culture
Wounaan
Material
palm wood
Made in
Colombia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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