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Grease Bowl2010-37/6
Coin2922/24

Round coin with denticles around edge. One face has a central design of an eagles head. The words, "BRITISH COLUMBIA"and "1977" are above the design and "Norman Tait," "NISHGA DOLLAR" and "CURRENCY VALUE $1.00 EXPIRES MAY 31, 1977," are below it . The other face has a central male bust wearing a frontlet. The years, "c1833" and "1928," are to either side of the head and the name, "MOUNTAIN" (a Nisga'a chief), is below the bust.

Culture
Canadian
Material
nickel metal
Made in
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Coin2922/23

Round coin with denticles around edge. One face has a central design of an eagles head. The words, "BRITISH COLUMBIA"and "1977" are above the design and "Norman Tait," "NISHGA DOLLAR" and "CURRENCY VALUE $1.00 EXPIRES MAY 31, 1977," are below it . The other face has a central male bust wearing a frontlet. The years, "c1833" and "1928," are to either side of the head and the name, "MOUNTAIN" (a Nisga'a chief), is below the bust.

Culture
Canadian
Material
nickel metal
Made in
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Welcome FigureNb7.257 a-b

Large standing welcome figure on a circular base. The figure has a mask-like face with deep set eyes, low relief eyebrows, prominent cheek bones and sharp angular nose. The mouth is open, showing two rows of teeth. The torso is straight and legs slightly bent at knees. The arms are carved separately in two pieces and joined at shoulders and elbows with wooden pegs. The elbows are bent, hands in front holding a carved wooden ladle (part b). The ladle has a deep oval bowl and a handle less than half the length of the whole.

Culture
Nisga'a
Material
cedar wood
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Model Totem Pole1666/9

Light brown wooden model totem pole with dark brown, green and black painted accents. From top to bottom, figures depicted are: a thunderbird, a raven and a beaver with its tail curled up between its legs. Protruding from the top of the pole is a cylindrical segment with three carved notches encircling it. Pole stands on a wooden base.

Culture
Nisga'a
Material
wood, paint and ink
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Coin1622/3

Round coin with denticles around edge. One face has a central design of an eagles head. The words, "BRITISH COLUMBIA"and "1977" are above the design and "Norman Tait," "NISHGA DOLLAR" and "CURRENCY VALUE $1.00 EXPIRES MAY 31, 1977," are below it . The other face has a central male bust wearing a frontlet. The years, "c1833" and "1928," are to either side of the head and the name, "MOUNTAIN" (a Nisga'a chief), is below the bust.

Culture
Canadian
Material
nickel metal
Made in
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Pendant2594/7

Silver rectangular pendant with eagle design in profile with a crosshatched background. The pendant is rectangular in shape with slightly rounded sides and convex bottom. There is a thin border around the edges and a loop protruding out of the top. The inscription on back reads: NTait, 75.

Culture
Nisga'a
Material
silver metal
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Pendant2594/6

Silver rectangular pendant with hummingbird design in profile with a crosshatched background. The pendant is rectangular in shape with slightly rounded sides and convex bottom. There is a thin border around the edges and a loop protruding out of the top. The inscription on back reads: NTait, 75

Culture
Nisga'a
Material
silver metal
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Pendant2594/5

Silver, cutout, pendant with wolf design in profile. The pendant is slightly convex, with cross-hatching and recessed detailing. There is a loop protruding out of the top. The inscription on back reads: NTait, 75

Culture
Nisga'a
Material
silver metal
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Totem PoleNb7.229

Free standing pole. Large frog at base; two standing figures above the frog, holding hands at centre; at the top is a crouching figure that holds an upsidedown bird on his chest, with the tail touching his chin. Red and black paint used for design details.

Culture
Nisga'a
Material
cedar wood
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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