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SpearB208

Large, flat metal point with twin slightly outward curving barbs, one at either lower side. A band of woven rattan is fixed where the point adjoins the shaft. Nine sets of incised horizontal lines decorate the upper portion of the shaft. The brown wood shaft is pointed at the end.

Culture
Philippines ?
Material
wood, rattan and metal
Made in
Philippines
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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SpearB207

Large, flat metal point with two outward curving barbs, one at either lower side. The brown wood shaft is pointed at the end and has a band of bright red. Woven fibre is on the upper portion of the handle at the base of the metal point.

Culture
Philippines ?
Material
rattan ?, wood and steel metal
Made in
Philippines
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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PounderC684

Short, cylindrical stick with a rounded bottom and a sea horse-shaped finial carved at the top. Dark brown wood.

Culture
Solomon Islands
Material
wood
Made in
New Georgia, Solomon Islands
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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HeaddressA8100

Painted grouse headdress with an attached protruding beak and a large opening under the beak. To either side of the opening are three carved sections, painted red, green and white. The cheek area is green with white dots along the edge and three half circles at the sides. The beak and area surrounding the eyes is brown. The eyes are white with round black centres. Two black arches extend over the eyes. There is a red band with white and black dots at the top of the headdress. Below the red band is a white band that dips in the centre. Twigs visible above the headdress are attached to the back of the mask with metal wire and fibres. (Similar to A8099).

Culture
Nuu-chah-nulth
Material
fibre, wood, paint and metal
Made in
Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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HeaddressA7859

Painted bird headdress, with a protruding beak at front centre. Painted red overall, with other features and designs painted on. The beak and area surrounding the eyes is blue, eyebrows are black. White is used to outline the eyebrows, eyes, cheeks and create other patterns like dashes in the blue area around the eyes, and a half circle on the forehead. Above the face is a row of carved feathers, with a white triangle and an arching line. Other colours on the headdress include red, blue, green and yellow. Two large metal studs are used for eyes, secured by nails. Other smaller metal studs are painted white and decorate the area around the face. Baleen is attached to the back of the mask and is visible above the headdress. Two brown textiles are also attached to the back of the mask creating a hat-like structure. (Similar to A7858).

Culture
Nuu-chah-nulth: Kyuquot
Material
fibre, metal, baleen, wood and paint
Made in
Kyuquot, British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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HeaddressA8234

Black headdress with a long beak-like mouth. The lower portion of the beak is wired on the inside to open and close. Three small holes are visible beside the lower beak. The eye is a black circle within a red oval and there is a small rounded ear on either side. Between the ears, the back of the headdress is open. There are two upper wooden braces and one lower for support.

Culture
Nuu-chah-nulth: Ahousaht
Material
wood, steel metal and paint
Made in
Ahousat, British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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PaddleB124

Brown wood narrow blade in a reverse elongated arch shape with a thin, cylindrical shaft and a t-shaped handle. Geometric and scroll designs emphasized with white pigment along the handle consist of swirls within a diagonal petal-like shape at each corner surrounded by horizontal lines. At the base of the t-shaped handle, there are two carved bulbous areas, the one at the base having plain horizontal grooves while the one after a plain section in between has various designs. The blade has a vertical ridge along the middle of both sides and is inlaid with many lead, four-pointed stars.

Culture
Bidayuh
Material
wood, lead metal and pigment
Made in
Sarawak, Malaysia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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StaffB758 a-b

Very long, red-brown wood staff decorated with very elaborate scroll, chain, and flower designs in red yellow, and black. The first piece (part a) has the following pattern: elongated triangles with delta-like features at the ends; cross-link chain; elongated triangles with heart-like spades at the ends; chain; flower; chain; scroll; chain; flower; chain; elongated triangles with heart-like spades at the ends; scroll; and elongated triangles. The second piece (part b) has the same pattern in reverse.

Culture
Sri Lankan
Material
wood and paint
Made in
Sri Lanka
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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ContainerB204 a-b

Roughly cylindrical basket that flares slightly from a round bottom to a round top (a); flat, fitted lid (b). Strips of wood and bark sewn together with and reinforced with cane. Outsides are covered with plaited straps and rigging for carrying.

Culture
Bidayuh
Material
fibre, bark, stem ? and wood
Made in
Kalimantan, Indonesia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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ClubC662

Long, dark blackish wood piece that is pointed at both ends. The centre section has a dominant central rib and a tooth edge on both sides. The handle end has a shorter point than the other end and there is a short outward flaring cross-guard-like feature.

Culture
Trobriand
Material
wood
Made in
Kiriwina Islands, Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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