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Gorget1590/276

Very deep crescent-shaped gorget with rolled edge. In the centre is an engraved oval-shaped cartouche containing three fleur-de-lys. To either side of the oval is a branch with leaves and berries, and above a crown. Hanging from bottom edge of the gorget are four silver and three gold engraved beaver effigies. Hole fitted with purple skin strips at each upper edge. Maker’s mark below each suspension hole and on each beaver.

Culture
Eastern Woodlands
Material
silver alloy metal ? and skin
Made in
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Beaver Pendant1590/275

A hollow beaver pendant with bottom plate. Beaver has eyes, ears, paws and cross-hatched tail. There is a ring in the nose. The bottom has a heart-shaped opening.

Culture
Eastern Woodlands
Material
metal
Made in
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Band1590/273

Curved wristband, the ends of which are turned outward. Scalloped design in centre ressembling a holly leaf, flanked by leaves. Zigzag border top and bottom. Cartouche within central design.

Culture
Eastern Woodlands
Material
metal
Made in
Montreal, Quebec, Canada ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Necklace1590/292

A necklace of 88 white glass beads and 12 green beads strung on wire. There is a large Latin cross with cloverleaf terminals, a sunburst engraved in the centre and zigzag engraving on the border. Two solid beavers hang on each side of the cross. Maker’s mark stamped on cross and beavers.

Culture
Eastern Woodlands
Material
glass and silver alloy metal
Made in
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Necklace1590/291

Necklace of beads, snakes and cross. 96 cylindrical red glass beads and 91 smaller round flat white beads alternate in a pattern. 4 double snake and 4 single snake pendants alternate between the beads on the lower half of the necklace. The double snakes cross over at two points. All snakes are attached to bead strand by rings through the mouth. They are etched with cross pattern along their length. A Lorraine cross with cloverleaf terminals hangs from the centre point. A sunburst is engraved in the centre of the top bar. Curvilinear marks on vertical and lower horizontal bar. Maker’s mark JA on snakes and AB in a circle on lower bar of cross.

Culture
Eastern Woodlands
Material
silver alloy metal, glass and fibre
Made in
New York, New York, USA ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Necklace1590/289

Necklace of 60 light blue glass beads in groups of 4 and 2, alternating with 16 cobalt blue glass beads and 6 cylindrical yellow glass beads,. 6 hollow silver beavers with bottom plates are attached at regular intervals to lower half of necklace. A flat silver Latin cross with circle and zigzag border is attached at bottom midpoint. One cobalt blue bead is broken. Maker’s mark in cartouche on beavers and on cross. The crown is above the “TE”.

Culture
Eastern Woodlands
Material
metal, silver alloy metal and glass
Made in
USA ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Gorget1590/253

Crescent-shaped convex gorget with holes at each end. Raised initials in centre.

Culture
Eastern Woodlands
Material
brass metal ?
Made in
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Earrings1590/239 a-b

Pair of earrings (only one shown). Each composed of a disc with a stylized tree form hanging from it. Small loop but no hook.

Culture
Eastern Woodlands
Material
silver alloy metal
Made in
Canada ? or USA ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Earrings1590/238 a-b

Pair of hook earrings, each with a cutout oval and a cross suspended from it. The oval has 8 scalloped edges and 18 half-moon cutouts and 3 heart-shaped cutouts in the centre. The cross is engraved and stamped with maker’s mark. Maker’s mark also stamped on face.

Culture
Eastern Woodlands
Material
silver alloy metal
Made in
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Band1590/272

Half armband with four perforations for ties. Slightly rolled border on top and bottom. First Nations person full profile figure with bow and arrow engraved in centre. Maker’s mark stamped on bottom right corner.

Culture
Eastern Woodlands
Material
metal
Made in
Virginia, USA ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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