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BoxA7448

Box with convex sides and a rim that curves downwards on the sides and upwards on the ends. The box is painted with an abstract design on all four sides in red and black representing two (?) figures in profile.

Culture
Tlingit
Material
cedar wood, metal and paint
Made in
Alaska, USA
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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HeaddressA7982

Painted wooden mask with a humanistic white face and black head covering. Facial features are painted: the thick frowning lips are red; protruding nose (with the tip nailed on) is blue; the areas surrounding the eyes and cheeks are also blue, with a downward point. The eyes themselves are white, outlined in black, with round black centres, and black eyebrows. On both sides of the head protruding metal discs have been nailed on, near the top. There are two holes in the wood at the top of the head covering, with a strip of wood between.

Culture
Nuu-chah-nulth: Kyuquot
Material
wood, metal and paint
Made in
Kyuquot, British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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WhistleA7865

Hollow, tube-like wooden whistle; carved in the shape of a fish head, painted blue and red.

Culture
Nuu-chah-nulth: Kyuquot
Material
wood and paint
Made in
Kyuquot, British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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HornA7864 a-b

Pair of clappers; both clappers are identical with two flat paddle shape pieces joined together by string. Hollow inside.

Culture
Nuu-chah-nulth: Kyuquot
Material
wood and fibre
Made in
Kyuquot, British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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HeaddressA7863

Wood carved headdress in form of an eagle's head with the tip of the beak carved out. Painted are a yellow beak with a red mouth and nostril. The eyes are inlaid with circular mirrors and surrounded by a piece of circular, scalloped edged metal. Around the eyes is red, the face is green with red and yellow feather detailing. Nailed to the black brow is a finely beaded cloth. The inside has a piece of wood for support; nailed to the wood is a piece of leather. The right outside edge has remnants of a cotton cloth.

Culture
Nuu-chah-nulth: Kyuquot
Material
wood, silver alloy metal ?, metal, glass, paint, skin, fibre and cotton fibre
Made in
Kyuquot, British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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HeaddressA7862

Painted headdress on uncarved wood of animal face, feathers, and small white faced figure at rear. Colours are black, yellow, red, and green. One side incomplete, only animal face painted, rest outlined in pencil.

Culture
Nuu-chah-nulth: Kyuquot
Material
wood and paint
Made in
Kyuquot, British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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WhistleA7860

From the collector’s notes: used with the duck carving A7861 in a dance.

Culture
Nuu-chah-nulth: Kyuquot
Material
fibre, yew wood and paint
Made in
Kyuquot, British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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HeaddressA7858

Painted bird headdress, with a protruding beak at front centre. The mask is natural wood with features and designs painted on. The beak, forehead and area surrounding the eyes is green; the eyebrows are black; cheeks, eyelids and mouth are orange. Silver is used to detail the eyes, nostrils, checks and forehead. Red designs including half circles are on either side of the headdress. Above the face is a row of carved feathers decorated with orange and green triangles and silver circles. Baleen is attached to the back of the mask and is visible above the headdress. A brown textile, and red and printed strands, are attached to the back, creating a head cover. (Similar to A7859).

Culture
Nuu-chah-nulth: Nuchatlaht
Material
fibre, sea lion whisker, baleen, wood, paint and dye
Made in
Nuchatlitz, British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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RattleA7857

Triangular wooden rattle with a cylindrical handle. Sides are covered with strips of cedar bark and bound with a black lace.

Culture
Nuu-chah-nulth: Nuchatlaht
Material
cedar bark, wood, fibre and dye
Made in
Nuchatlitz, British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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RattleA7856

Wooden rattle carved in the shape of a duck; painted in yellow, blue, red and black.

Culture
Nuu-chah-nulth: Nuchatlaht
Material
wood and paint
Made in
Nuchatlitz, British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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