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Walking Stick3260/107

Walking stick (or cane) carved, with abalone inlay. The handle has been shaped in the form of an animal’s head with a small, crouching human emerging from its jaws. Inset abalone eyes. Wrapped around the shaft are low relief carvings of bird and sea-creature imagery on the upper section; the lower section is plain.

Culture
Haida
Material
yew wood and abalone shell
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Soapberry Spoon3260/105

Long wooden spoon carved from a single piece of wood. Cylindrical handle and a flat, paddle-like blade. Design carved on the handle and blade.

Culture
Tlingit
Material
wood
Made in
Alaska, USA
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Earrings3260/276 a-b

Pair of silver, lozenge shaped earrings that come to a sharp point at one of the bottom corners. Abstract design elements with a face at the bottom of each earring. Metal ear loop clasp at top. Artist initials and date on back of each.

Culture
Haida
Material
silver metal
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Female Figure3260/67

Carved argillite female figure with a child in front, with inlaid carved bone faces. Woman wears a long dress with capped sleeves, pleats, and lace edging, with narrow waist and wide shoulder cape, her hair braided so that the two braids hang together in the front. Her left hand forward, resting on the child’s shoulder. The child holds a bag with her left hand.

Culture
Haida
Material
argillite stone and bone
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Panel Pipe3260/63

Carved argillite panel pipe with squares of abalone inlay. The pipe bowl is designed in the shape of a human head, facing straight forward. The figure's hands reaching back to the muzzle of a dog, standing inside the main part of the pipe. A duck-like bird is carved standing on the stem, facing the opposite direction, with its beak down. Tobacco leaves are carved along the stem sides; a patch-like pattern of squares cover the dog. The top and lower back edge of the upright section have had their drill holes closed off with small wooden plugs.

Culture
Haida
Material
wood, abalone shell and argillite stone
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Panel Pipe3260/62

Long, carved argillite panel pipe with a trading ship's "block-and-tackle" motif. At the front, a dog has a rope around its neck and is straining forward. Near the centre, facing the opposite direction, a man with a stylized Haida face is shown with his back arched, also straining or caught in the running gear. Flower designs on each side. (There is a white sticker inside the top hole.)

Culture
Haida
Material
argillite stone
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Panel Pipe3260/61

Long, carved argillite panel pipe. Fully carved, the figures are: a dog, a man, a picket fence, a raven, a cabin with mirrored windows (carved separately and inserted tightly into the opening), and a large insect (mosquito?) at the opposite end. The base of the pipe is finely carved with a foliate design.

Culture
Haida
Material
argillite stone
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Ring3260/229

Silver ring with wide band. Design of wolf-like animal curls around the outer band, with curled tail ending in front of the nose.

Culture
Northwest Coast
Material
silver metal
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Pendant3260/277

Oval silver pendant, or brooch. Design depicts an animal head in upper half, with abalone eyes and carved teeth; lower part shows abstract form of four paws coming together to meet at centre. Fine cross-hatching over background. Vertical clasp pin on back, as well as a metal ring at upper back. Artist inscription and date on back.

Culture
Haida
Material
silver metal and abalone shell
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Lighter3260/271

Sterling silver 'zippo' cigarette lighter. Rectangular in shape with flat sides and rounded ends. A raven design is carved on the sides. Fine cross-hatching in the negative spaces. Original owner's name, date, engraved on top.

Culture
Haida
Material
silver metal
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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