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WhistleA2131

Brown wood whistle that is circular in cross section and comes to a tapering end and is bound in brown twine in three sections, one near each end and one near the middle. While the wider end is solid, there is a hollow through the smaller end where there is also a rounded rectangular hole nearby on one side.

Culture
Kwakwaka'wakw
Material
fibre and wood
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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WhistleA2130

Brown double reed whistle that is oval in cross section and comes to a tapering end and is bound in three sections with brown twine, two near each end and one near the middle. While the wider end is solid, there are two hollows through the smaller end where there is a taper cut semi-oval hole nearby at either side.

Culture
Kwakwaka'wakw
Material
fibre and wood
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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NecklaceK5.137

Flat panel band of beading with alternating stripes of red, black, white, green, blue, yellow, pink, and orange beads. There are three sections of the panel that are gathered together to create a thicker beaded band with multicoloured zigzag patterns on the front. Each end of the necklace has a thick beaded band and beaded toggles.

Culture
Zulu
Material
glass and fibre
Made in
Durban, Natal, South Africa
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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NecklaceK5.156

Necklace composed of four panels in identical chevron beaded patterns in red, pink, green and black. All panels are rimmed with red beads. There is a loop at one end of the rectangular panels and a cluster of beads on an opposite panel that fit together to secure the necklace.

Culture
Zulu
Material
glass and fibre
Made in
South Africa
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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GunK5.164

Prussian Potzdam musket made from heavily finished dark wood stock with a brass trigger guard and barrel fitting. Muzzle loading musket. 'N1856 4874' stamped into barrel. Makers' stamp 'Saarn' and small crown crest stamped into side plate. 'C5289' stamped into brass fitting. '1844' stamped on butt.

Culture
South African
Material
wood, iron metal and brass metal
Made in
Westphalia, Germany
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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SpearK5.163

Spear with metal spearhead that has curving sides, a pointed tip, a centre ridge, and a short cylindrical shaft. The spearhead is attached to the long wooden shaft with skin that has been stitched closed and secured with a piece of twine at both ends. The butt end of the shaft flares slightly.

Culture
Zulu
Material
wood, metal and skin
Made in
South Africa
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Axe HeadK5.162

Axe head with overall triangular shape. Edges flare slightly at curved blade edge.

Culture
Zulu
Material
iron metal ?
Made in
South Africa
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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SpearK5.158

Spear with metal spearhead that has curved bottom edges, a short neck, straight sides that taper to a point (broken), and a centre ridge. The spearhead is bound to the wooden shaft with metal wire woven around the spearhead shaft and the wooden shaft, and the butt end of the wooden shaft flares outwards and then tapers inwards with four sides to a flat end.

Culture
Zulu
Material
wood, iron metal and metal
Made in
South Africa
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BeltK5.155

Beads strung on string and wound around a rolled fabric tube. Beading consists of alternating sections of black and pink beads that are separated by smaller black and white striped sections. Fibre tassels are attached to both ends of the belt.

Culture
Zulu
Material
glass and fibre
Made in
South Africa
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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WhipK5.154

Whip made of dark brown tapering leather with a hole at the butt end through which is threaded a strip of knotted leather for a handle.

Culture
Zulu ?
Material
leather skin
Made in
South Africa
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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