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FluteB782

Flute with eight holes and a reed at one end. The bottom end is open and the bottom 1 cm of the flute has been narrowed and then flared back to original diametre at end. The surface is undecorated.

Culture
Kubu: Sakai
Material
bamboo grass
Made in
Malacca, Maluku, Malaysia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Model Totem PoleA7093 a-d

Model memorial pole (parts a-d). Double plain rounded cylindrical pole (part a) connected at the upper portion by a rectangular box-like feature that has a bear carving at the centre of the top plank. A removable flat top piece lid (part b) has two removable pegs in the top with one tapering to a point (part c) while the other one is cylindrical (part d). The bear has circular black eyes surrounded by a tapering black oval and a turquoise area outlined by black, turquoise split u within black u form ears, curling red nostrils, an open red mouth showing thirteen upper fangs and a rounded red tongue sticking out, and turquoise forepaws with four black digit claws. The upper and lower part of the box is has a horizontal red band. Nailed together.

Culture
Haida
Material
wood, paint and metal
Made in
Haida Gwaii, British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Rod PuppetB378

A three-dimensional wood puppet of a page boy puppet dressed in a batik skirt of black and brown on white. He is painted with a white face that has black facial features and a red mouth. There is a green downward pointing triangle painted on the chest. There is a black and red shoulder band and wrist band on each arm. Wearing a simple green hat. Body is painted gold. The arms are riveted at the joints with string and have a wood marionnette stick.

Culture
Balinese
Material
fibre, wood and cotton fibre
Made in
Bali, Indonesia ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Rod PuppetB377

Three-dimensional male puppet: large head fits into body with skirt, and a control rod with a long shaft passes through the body and fits into the neck of the figure's head. The body has jointed arms, each with a long controlling rod attached. The figure's headdress is elaborately carved with red, green, gold, and blue painted decoration. The figure's face is painted reddish-pink, and the figure is dressed in a black, blue, off-white and brown batik skirt.

Culture
Balinese
Material
fibre, wood and cotton fibre
Made in
Bali, Indonesia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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StakeB779 a-ddddd

Numerous small wooden or bamboo stakes. Each has one pointed end, and one end that is flared out, flat, and pointed.

Culture
Bidayuh
Material
wood ?
Made in
Sarawak, Malaysia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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KnifeB777

A small knife. The upper edge of the blade has a row of four elephants, possibly with an additional baby elephant (?). The finial of the short leaf design handle is also in the form of an elephant.

Culture
Indian: Northern Indian and Indian: Central Indian
Material
ivory
Made in
India
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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ContainerB775 a-b

Container with base (a) and lid (b) made of carved teak, and made in the shape of a barrel. An elephant figure with one uplifted back leg is carved in low relief into the lid.

Culture
Burmese ?
Material
teak wood
Made in
“Myanmar” ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Model CanoeB772 a-b

Model canoe with outrigger to one side (part a) and paddle (part b). Edges and bars of canoe are painted black. Handle of canoe paddle is black.

Culture
Sri Lankan
Material
palm fibre, wood and paint
Made in
Sri Lanka
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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CrossbowB765 a-b

Two perpendicular pieces of wood forming a crossbow. Longer piece has long piece of twisted fibre attached to each end. Shorter piece has simple scroll and herring bone patterns. Bone plate in centre.

Culture
Thai
Material
wood, fibre and bone
Made in
Thailand
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Decorated TuskB577

Tusk carved with figures and plants decorating it.

Culture
Western Indonesian ?
Material
elephant ivory
Made in
Bali, Indonesia ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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