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Model Paddle3261/122

Model canoe paddle, approximately 2/3 size of a regular paddle. Features a painted composition on each side of the blade. On one side is a killer whale, painted primarily in red with black detailing; on the opposite side is an otter, painted primarily in black with red detailing. The compositions are abstracted to fit the elongated shape of the paddle blade. Ovoid elements. Handle is unpainted.

Culture
Haida
Material
yew wood and paint
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Quillwork Box3261/119 a-b

Rectangular wooden quillwork box with lid (part b). Box is made of birch bark and covered with quillwork forming chevron patterns. The two short sides of the box have a curved lip. The lid also has a dense pattern of quillwork over it.

Culture
Mi'kmaq
Material
birch bark, birch wood, porcupine quill and dye
Made in
Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Scarf3261/118

Long, rectangular shaped, black felt scarf with red felt appliqué design of a frog in profile, at each end. When worn around neck, one frog faces up, one faces down. A 'Feastwear' label is attached inside at back centre.

Culture
Haida
Material
wool fibre
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Hat3261/117

Finely woven of spruce roots, this small child’s hat is painted with a split image of a whale encircling the crown and brim, its eyes facing the front, fins at the side, tail flukes at the back. Hat has a slightly concave top, with a red painted circle on it, and a wide brim. Woven with various twined weaves; the rim is braided; the inner headband is twill weave.

Culture
Haida
Material
spruce root and paint
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Hat3261/116

A light brown woven basketry hat. Done in a large weave, with plain cedar bark weaving across the flat top. Below the tapered top section, the hat gradually widens toward the flared rim.

Culture
Haida
Material
cedar bark and bark yellow cedar
Made in
Masset, British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Earrings3261/109 a-b

Pair of abalone earrings. Each one is cut into a traditional Northwest Coast "copper" shape. Metal hanging elements for pierced ears.

Culture
Northwest Coast
Material
abalone shell and silver metal ?
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Bentwood Bowl3261/125

Carved bentwood dish with soft rounded corners; undulating rim. All four sides are covered in carved designs of a seahawk. Inscription on base: "Cranmer 75."

Culture
Kwakwaka'wakw
Material
wood
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Ornament3261/106

Three heart-shaped abalone pieces, tied on a hide thong. There are two small brass balls attached to the surface of each heart.

Culture
Northwest Coast
Material
alabone shell, rawhide skin and brass metal
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Fragment: Brooch3261/105

Small square-shaped fragment of what is thought to be a silver brooch (or bracelet). Engraving on the fragment shows an eye, with crosshatch design. Two very small pieces have broken off.

Culture
Kwakwaka'wakw
Material
silver metal
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Letter Opener3261/100

Letter opener with copper handle with engraved design. Blade is tusk or bone; inscription on blade reads "ALASKA".

Culture
Tlingit ?
Material
copper metal and walrus tusk ?
Made in
Alaska, USA
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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