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Split-Toe MoccasinsD2.13 a-b

A pair of wrap-around split-toe moccasins with a floral design in beads sewn on to black felt on tongue. Floral beadwork design consists of one large red flower in two shades having a two-shaded yellow centre and one small pink and red flower with 'greenery' in two shades of blue and three shades of green. Quillwork colours include mauve, red, orange, and blue.

Culture
Metis
Material
skin, glass, porcupine quill and wool fibre ?
Made in
North America
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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ToolA2.392

Metal spokeshave with a short handle made from a yellow-white sperm whale tooth. Blade curves downwards from the handle into a flat middle section with a beveled edge, then curves back upwards, ending in a rounded notch with a circular hole through its centre (missing handle?).

Culture
Inuit
Material
iron metal and sperm whale tooth
Made in
Alaska, USA
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BasketD3.7 a-b

Brown birch bark basket (part a) tapering from a rectangular bottom to an oval-shaped top. Bark is bent and laced into place, with a twig around the rim overcast with red dyed spruce root. A flat, fitted lid (part b) features a looped handle in its centre set atop two layers of oval birch bark panels with decorative, zigzagging borders. Both the basket and the lid have decorative cross-shaped stitches in dyed red and green spruce root on them at well-spaced intervals.

Culture
Arctic America ?
Material
birch bark, spruce root, dye and fibre
Made in
Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Fragment: ToolA8698

Small bone tool, triangular in shape with tapered, pointed ends and a wide, flat body.

Culture
Coast Salish
Material
bone
Made in
Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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SkirtA8134 a

Apron-like skirt made from long strips of cedar bark. The skirt has two rows of a twined weave to hold it together and the body of it hangs free.

Culture
Coast Salish
Material
cedar bark and fibre
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Model Totem PoleA8166

Model totem pole with seven figures carved and painted on it.--has a nail through the top figure's nose and forehead.

Culture
Kwakwaka'wakw
Material
wood, paint and metal
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Saw ?A11598 c

Grey, ground slate tool, oval in shape with one long straight edge, one long jagged edge and two narrow triangular, pointed, ends.

Culture
Coast Salish
Material
slate stone
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Bentwood BoxA2.609

Rectangular bentwood box with dark brown patina. Painted bird design in red and black on front panel. On opposite side are a series of vertical and slightly diagonal white lines.

Culture
Dakelhne: Nat'ooten: Babine
Material
cedar wood and paint
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Eagle FigureA8068

Carved wooden figure in the shape of an eagle with spread wings. The wood grain creates a pattern of horizontal lines on the wings, which is visible through the yellow paint which covers them. The head of the bird is also painted yellow with red and black detailing. The body of the eagle is painted black and there is a carved groove to outline the legs.

Culture
Coast Salish: Quwutsun'
Material
paint and wood
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Model Totem PoleA8069

Model totem pole depicting three animal figures: the pole has a square base on which sits the head of a fish surmounted by a bear figure and finally a thunderbird figure at the top. The pole is nailed to its base.

Culture
Coast Salish: Quwutsun'
Material
wood and metal
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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