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PanelNb7.232

Rectangular plaque or panel of wood surrounded by a wooden frame. The background surface has vertical adzed fluting, with a plain raised area in the form of a cross. In the central area is an engraved and painted human face representing Jesus; left side painted red, incised lines around all painted areas; right side painted black, incising only around teeth and as an outline. On back is incised 'RHV 76' and written in ink 'Roy H. Vickers 1976'.

Culture
Tsimshian
Material
wood, metal and paint
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BowlEd1.163

Round brass bowl on flat base with single ring foot with 2 concentric circles indented at centre of base. Body is rounded near base, with straight sides expanding to mouth, with flat rolled rim. Engraved below rim on one side is 'dec. 25 '28'. Single circle engraved on inside of bowl at bottom. Outer surface is shiny and inner surface has dull patina. Under base on outside are black stains.

Culture
Korean
Material
brass metal
Made in
Korea
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Brooch1590/202

Heart-shaped brooch with central cutout and crown shape above. Four circular cutouts and five groups of engraved dots. Cross-pin secured around heart in cutout slot.

Culture
Eastern Woodlands
Material
silver alloy metal
Made in
Canada ? or USA ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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PlaqueNa1117

Part of a tusk, made into an engraved plaque. Piece has one polished and engraved surface, whereas the back surface is rough for most of its length. Tapers to a point on one end. Engraving shows a spotted fish on left, followed by the top of two spouting whales with the bottom half of a swimming walrus between and above them. Next is the tail fluke of a whale and the top of a spouting whale; profile view of a large dog-like animal with a spotted face; two small profile human figures, each with one arm raised and touching; two objects of closely spaced v-shapes along a central line, in the same style as dog's tail and whale spouts; followed by two birds(?); two large feet with hatched lines at ankles. Igloo(?) with two raised platforms; two triangular shapes, a rounded rectangle; and two walruses. Most shapes are filled in with closely spaced vertical lines. Diagonal line extends from second whale spout. Carving marks across fish tail and on edges. Cracks on back near pointed end running diagonally following natural contours.

Culture
Inupiaq ? or Yup'ik ?
Material
narwhal tusk and graphite mineral
Made in
Alaska, USA
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BowlEd1.204 a-b

Round brass bowl (a) with lid (b). Bowl is shaped like a truncated sphere, riveted to flat base with single ring foot. Contracts to mouth; thicker at rim. Surface is shiny. Lid is hemispherical with 2 concentric circles engraved around perimeter. Knob at centre is shaped like an inverted cone, bulbous at apex.

Culture
Korean
Material
brass metal
Made in
Korea
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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PotEd1.202 a-b

Brass container (a) with lid (b); compressed sphere-shaped pot on single ring foot, round spout affixed at mid-point, bail handle attached to two lugs at flat shoulder. On one side are three punched Chinese characters which transcribe as 'longevity', 'as is' and 'mountain'; on opposite are engraved and punched intersecting medallions, one has a flower design, the other a bird. Turning marks are visible under base, with three Chinese characters representing 'three' and 'middle' at centre. Lid has flange, straight slightly slanted sides, a flat top with knob and engraved and punched flowers.

Culture
Korean
Material
brass metal
Made in
Korea
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BowlEd1.203 a-b

Brass bowl (a) with lid (b); truncated sphere shape on a flat base and single ring foot. Contracts to mouth; thicker at rim. Dull patina outside; shinier inside. Lid is hemispherical with 2 concentric engraved circles on perimeter. Knob is riveted to lid, shaped like an inverted cone, bulbous at apex. Some green spots on lid.

Culture
Korean
Material
brass metal
Made in
Korea
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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The Red BirdNa853

Print depicting a red bird at the centre with four sets of three lines projecting from mouth. This bird is flanked by two black birds, and there are two green seals at the bottom with necks arched upwards. Below image from side on right: the red bird engraving 17/50 Dorset 1976 Pitseolak. Canadian Arts Council's blind embossed stamp and Cape Dorset blind embossed stamp in lower corner on right.

Culture
Inuit
Made in
Cape Dorset, Nunavut, Canada and Kinngait, Nunavut, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Loons and DucksNa852

Two loons joined at tail, heads pointed in opposite directions, above two ducks joined at tail with heads pointed in opposite directions. Pencil inscription below image from side on left: "Loons and ducks" engraving 37/50 Dorset 1976 Kovimaktilliak. Canadian Eskimo Arts Council's blind embossed stamp and Cape Dorset's blind embossed stamp in lower corner on right.

Culture
Inuit
Made in
Cape Dorset, Nunavut, Canada and Kinngait, Nunavut, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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UmiakNa771

Print depicting three figures in a boat with a sail that has vertical stripes, and two oars. One figure is using the rudder, the next is holding an oar, and the third is standing at the bow of the boat waving. All are in profile. Below the image is written, "Umiak 6/50 Cape Dorset 1973 Jamasie." The Canadian Eskimo Arts Council blind embossed stamp is in the bottom right-hand corner.

Culture
Inuit
Made in
Cape Dorset, Nunavut, Canada and Kinngait, Nunavut, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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