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OrnamentEd5.1425

Netsuke carved of very hard lightweight dark brown wood, consisting of elliptical- shaped ring to which are attached (all carved from one piece of wood) two ellipse shaped pieces, one end of each is carved out leaving a ring which passes through the central ring. The other end of each is bulbous and hollow, with a slit around the periphery, the slit having a circular perforation at each end.

Culture
Japanese
Material
boxwood wood ?
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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OrnamentEd5.1422

Netsuke carved of highly polished ivory shaped like a rectangular cube with rounded edges and corners; one short end having several diagonal grooves. Two holes connected transversely bored at mid-point on one side. A rectangular hole is cut through the piece 1-1.5 cm. from one end, through which is inserted, at a 45 degree angle, a rectangular piece of black wood, protruding edge is irregularly grooved. Colour varies from yellow to dark brown. Some cracking.

Culture
Japanese
Material
elephant ivory, wood and stain ?
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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MaskAf484

Human face mask carved from one piece of wood. Stylized with two planes. Eyes are horizontal slits at meeting of cheeks and brows. High domed ridged forehead. There is an upturned nose and a closed mouth with parted lips having four perforations in the rim of the upper lip. Nylon string tied across back.

Culture
Dan
Material
wood
Made in
Cote d'Ivoire
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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AltarCa32

Altar or shrine composed of three square slabs of slate laced together with string threaded through holes on sides to form a triptych. The central slab is surmounted by a crown shape; indented squares on front; two matching geometric incised designs on outer surface of squares, when closed. The inner surface has Christian images, representing angels, Mary and her child.

Culture
Ethiopian
Material
slate stone, pigment and fibre
Made in
Ethiopia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BeadsSf712

Twenty-four beads of assorted sizes, predominantly blue and green in colour, threaded on monofilament. The largest beads are well finished barrel-shaped bead and a disc with a central hole. One bead has a human face carved on it and an eccentrically placed hole. Three beads have drill holes in two directions.

Culture
Andes
Material
stone, plastic and mineral ?
Made in
Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BeadsSf711

Nine mottled blue and grey stone beads in various shapes and sizes, strung on monofilament--five are hefty cylindrical beads and four are smaller, oblate forms. Some beads are chipped.

Culture
Andes
Material
sodalite mineral, plastic and lapis lazuli mineral
Made in
Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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StoolAe81

Wooden stool, smooth, carved in one piece. Circular, slanted seat; solid tubular edge; supported by four standing human figures with the seat resting on their heads. All with three bracelets incised on their right forearms, supporting jars with their left hands. Jars are joined to bodies and fingers. The other two figures hold in their right hands narrow bag-like objects with long necks curved around sideways. Left hands are pressed to left abdomens. Knees are slightly bent with feet very roughly carved or missing. A spotted standing animal with joined front paws supports underneath the centre of the seat with its back. At the edge a wooden column supports the seat from the hind end and a broken tail hangs down. Solid circular wooden base.

Culture
Central African
Material
wood and oil ?
Made in
Cameroon
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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DaggerA2590

Whalebone dagger with a bilaterally symmetrical blade that has a groove carved down the centre. Slim handle flares to a pointed oval at the end where there is a face carved. The face has circle in tapering oval eyes with brows above and an open mouth smiling with multiple teeth.

Culture
Northwest Coast
Material
whale bone
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FrontletA2589

Headpiece shaped like a raven with large eyes, large beak, and protuberances over eyes. Holes bored through protuberances and lower back corners of carving. Through these holes are threaded strips of burlap.

Culture
Haida
Material
wood, jute fibre and paint
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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CarvingNa679

Container of walrus tusk with four encircling lines of black material embedded on the outside. Walls are of uneven thickness. Rounded base is detachable, joined with three pegs. The shape is that of a traditional carrying bag.

Culture
Inuit
Material
pigment ? and walrus tusk
Made in
Broughton Island, Nunavut, Canada and Qikiqtarjuaq, Nunavut, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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