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Bowl1922.946

Large feast bowl which is boat shaped and has a prow in the shape of a bird, ?eagle, and a high stern. The edges of the bowl are grooved on the inside, while the outside rim and edge is slightly notched. The eagle is stylised with an eye that is a hole bored through the wood. Fair condition. There is a crack running from the stern to the middle of the bowl - old repair consisting of two holes on either side of crack attached with string.

Culture
Nootka (Nuu-chah-nulth) ?
Material
wood
Made in
Nootka Sound, British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MAA: University of Cambridge
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Bowl1922.947

A boat shaped grease dish with roughly carved animal heads at either ends. The dish is very dark and impregnated with grease. Unusually it has been carved across the grain, therefore the grease has migrated along the grain of the wood and appears on the sides of the dish rather than more usually at the ends.; Good.

Culture
Makah ? or Nuu-chah-nulth ?
Material
wood
Made in
Nootka Sound, British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MAA: University of Cambridge
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Harpoon Head1927.1633

A harpoon head made of a piece of mussel shell fixed in between two hollow pieces of wood, the ends of which are lashed with bark. The shell is coated with spruce gum and is badly chipped.; Fragile.

Culture
Kwakwaka'wakw ? or Nuu-chah-nulth ?
Material
shell
Made in
“?Asia; ?Siberia; ?Chukchi Autonomous Territory” ?
Holding Institution
MAA: University of Cambridge
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Club1922.954

Whalebone club with characteristic open-mouthed bird-like handle end which is carved in profile with an elongated eye. The blade of the club has a serrated band pattern running down its length terminating in a tongue. The blade is thick and has been severely worn on one side, and there are several notches in the edges. The carved grooves appear to have had some reddish substance colouring the design. A piece of twine is wrapped round the neck of the club.; Good.

Culture
Nuu-chah-nulth
Material
whale bone
Made in
Nootka Sound, British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MAA: University of Cambridge
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Club1922.949

Wooden slave killing club decorated with hair. The carved wooden head has an open mouth from which the wooden blade protrudes in the form of a tongue. Set into the head are teeth, and tufts of hair (?human) on the scalp, cheeks, below the nose and chin. Some tufts are missing.; Good.

Culture
Nuu-chah-nulth
Material
wood and human hair ?
Made in
Nootka Sound, British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MAA: University of Cambridge
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PanelEg446 b

One of a pair of dark brown, panel-like carved wooden posts painted dark brown. Depicted are male figures riding horses, figures standing guard, an elephant and other animals, and a finial that points downwards at the bottom. There is a carved border along the top, back and bottom. The carving tapers towards the base. It is housed in painted plywood supports.

Culture
South India
Material
wood and paint
Made in
India
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Sculpture2745/1

Sculpture carved in polished greenish black stone, depicting a creation story of Raven the Creator pulling man from a seedpod. Flat base area of sculpture is unpolished gray.

Culture
Inuit
Material
stone
Made in
Puvirnituq, Quebec, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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PanelEg446 a

One of a pair of dark brown, panel-like carved wooden posts painted dark brown. Depicted are male figures riding horses, figures standing guard, an elephant and other animals, and a finial that points downwards at the bottom. There is a carved border along the top, back and bottom. The carving tapers towards the base. It is housed in painted plywood supports.

Culture
South India
Material
wood and paint
Made in
India
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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CardN2.1123 vvv

Shadow of figure in a boat behind shades, on water with other boats. Buildings and landscape in background. Black Japanese characters in upper right corner.

Culture
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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CardN2.1123 uuu

People holding lights outside of town in the evening. Reverse has sentiment, "With every Good Wish for A Happy Christmas and A Bright New Year".

Culture
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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