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SpearK4.241

Spear with metal point that flares slightly at the ends and has a ferrule that fits overtop the end of a wooden handle. The butt end of the handle is tapered to a sharp point.

Culture
Central African ?
Material
wood and iron metal
Made in
Congo ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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OrnamentK4.299

Ornament made from a band of metal bent into a c shape with the ends folded back on the outside with a serrated edge. The ornament is one half copper and one half iron, meeting horizontally along the middle, and it is incised with a geometric design featuring cross-hatched elongated almond shapes at the centre and scallop shapes at the edges.

Culture
Southern African
Material
copper metal and iron metal
Made in
Angola
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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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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SwordB486

The end of the handle has a double petal design with a circular knob in the centre. The handle has a leaf pattern on its sides and also on the hand guard. The blade is thin where it meets the hand guard and gets thicker towards the point. The blade has an old coat of yellowish varnish.

Culture
Western Indonesian ?
Material
brass metal and steel metal
Made in
Borneo, Indonesia ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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SwordIb263 a-c

Metal kris with a curved, damascene blade (part a). Upper portions near the hilt are carved. The hilt is dark yellow ivory carved in the form of a demon with his right arm grasping a dagger behind the head and his left hand at his side holding up a thumb and two fingers. His right leg is turned around backwards and his left leg is straight. Figure is sitting on a carved stool. The blade is fixed into the hilt by a gilded ornamental ring containing five glass stones: two red, two blue, and one clear. One side of the wood sheath (parts b-c) has natural dark blotches while the other side is plain.

Culture
Balinese
Material
wood, ivory, metal and glass
Made in
Bali, Indonesia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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CleaverEdz1202 a-b

Tool with iron blade attached at a slight angle to a long, hand-carved wooden handle circular in cross-section. The blade has somewhat flared sides and a straight lower edge. The upper edge has a convex curve near the handle followed by a concave curve, creating a wave pattern. The blade is bent around the handle to hold it in place, but has come loose. The blade is rusty.

Culture
Chinese: Hakka
Material
iron metal and wood
Made in
Chik Wai Koon, Hong Kong, China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Carrying PoleEdz1190

Wooden pole that flares slightly before tapering to a long, triangular point at both ends. One end is capped with an iron sleeve.

Culture
Chinese: Hakka
Material
wood and iron metal
Made in
Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong, China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Carrying PoleEdz1192

Length of a halved bamboo stalk; two notches carved into both ends.

Culture
Chinese
Material
bamboo grass
Made in
Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong, China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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HookEdz1106

Small, pick-like metal tool; gently curved metal piece attached to the top of a straight wooden handle. A short, straight piece of metal protrudes from the bottom of the handle.

Culture
Chinese: Hakka
Material
wood and iron metal
Made in
Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong, China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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