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Toy3408/2

Wooden toy truck carved from tree branch with bark attached. Carved to a point at the front. The front seat is covered with a cloth canopy, and there is a flat bed at back with four roped together vertical pegs. The steering wheel and tires are all cross-sections of branch. The wheels are threaded on axels with a small wooden peg on either end. There are two bumpers extending from the back of the truck.

Culture
Nepali
Material
wood and fibre
Made in
Pokhara, Nepal
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Toy3408/1 a-b

Wooden toy car (part a) with trailer (part b) carved from tree branch with bark attached. Car tapers to a point at the front, and has a front seat and back seat. The steering wheel and tires are all cross-sections of branch. The wheels of the car and trailer are threaded on axels with a small wooden peg on either end. The two-wheeled trailer has a storage compartment on top created by eight vertical pegs. The trailer attaches to the car with a hitch and peg.

Culture
Nepali
Material
wood
Made in
Pokhara, Nepal
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Sea Lion3412/1

Wall hanging of a silkscreen print, on burlap cloth. Sea lion is shown on its back, with flippers and head curved in towards centre where foreflippers held up. The burlap is attached to half of a dowel along both the top and bottom edges. A thin black cord is attached to the top for hanging. A Coastal Arts printed label is adhered to the reverse which gives the title, artist and biography.

Culture
Kwakwaka'wakw
Made in
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Halibut Hook3419/1 a-b

Wooden halibut hook (part a) with wooden B-shaped float and detached metal barb (part b). Float attached to hook by thick cord wrapped in cedar root. A section of twisted cord extends beyond the float in a loop. The barb has lashings around its base.

Culture
Northwest Coast
Material
cedar root, wood, iron metal, plant fibre and cotton fibre
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Métis Soup3389/1 a-t

Set of 20 can-shaped ceramics (parts a-t), painted to imitate Campbell's soup cans. Some are named with traditional Campbell's names, while some are Cree inspired flavours. Each 'label' also gives the Cree language translation of the flavour in the upper section, and "Naboob" is written at the bottom of each can (the Ojibwa word for soup/stew). The cans are labelled: (part a) Kisti' Kânis / Vegetable; (part b) Wâpoos / Rabbit; (part c) Atihkowiyâs / Caribou Meat; (part d) Misi'hew / Turkey; (part e) Âhkosê' pet / Hangover; (part f) Sikotîyikun / Hamburger; (part g) Kihcôkiniy / Tomato; (part h) Mooso' kot / Moose Nose; (part i) Iotasahkêw Mohtêwiyâs / Indian Agent Maggoty Meat; (part j) Mistam' Ekos / Salmon; (part k) Papahâh Kwân / Chicken; (part l) Mostos Wiyâs / Beef; (part m) Askipwâwi / Potato; (part n) Oskan / Bone; (part o) Muskwa Wiyâs / Bear; (part p) Âmisk Wiyâs / Beaver; (part q) Sosâ' Siw Unawîy / Salmon Cheek; (part r) Okês' Kwew / Spring Chicken; (part s) Miskin' Âhk / Turtle; (part t) Osâw'puk / Pumpkin.

Culture
Cree
Material
clay, paint and glaze
Made in
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Tile3380/1 g

Square ceramic tile from a set of nine tiles (parts a-i) that, when positioned together, form the upper left corner of a larger pattern. Surface and left side are glazed. White border along left edge, with inner white border towards centre of tile, dividing tile into two vertical rectangles. Left rectangle is slightly thinner than the right. Both rectangles have dark yellow backgrounds. Stylized dark red rectangle along top edge of left rectangle and stylized dark red triangle along bottom edge. Both are trimmed with white. Rectangle is filled with floral motifs done in white, dark blue and light blue. Light blue floral motif inside of triangle. Two groupings of three dark blue and red flowers, with thin green leaves, between the rectangle and triangle. Right rectangle has assortment of dark blue, light blue and red flowers with thin green leaves and stems. Manufacturer’s mark stamped on back with handwritten inscriptions surrounding it.

Culture
Turkish
Material
clay, paint and glaze
Made in
Iznik, Turkey
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Tile3380/1 e

Square ceramic tile from a set of nine tiles (parts a-i) that, when positioned together, form the upper left corner of a larger pattern. Surface is glazed and background is dark yellow. Assortment of large dark blue and red flowers, with thin green leaves and stems, across front. Handwritten inscriptions on back of tile.

Culture
Turkish
Material
clay, paint and glaze
Made in
Iznik, Turkey
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Tile3380/1 a

Square ceramic tile from a set of nine tiles (parts a-i) that, when positioned together, form the upper left corner of a larger pattern. Surface, top and left sides are glazed. White border along top and left edges, with inner white borders along same edges, forming an “L” shape. Inner white border forms a square in the bottom right corner. Both “L” shape and square have dark yellow backgrounds. “L” shape has grouping of three dark blue and red flowers, with thin green leaves, in corner where the "arms" meet. Stylized dark red oval in the arm of the "L" along the left edge of the tile. Stylized dark red rectangle in the arm along the top edge. Oval and rectangle are filled with floral motifs done in white, dark blue and light blue. Both are trimmed with white. Square in bottom right corner has assortment of dark blue, light blue and red flowers with thin green leaves and stems. Handwritten inscriptions on back of tile.

Culture
Turkish
Material
clay, paint and glaze
Made in
Iznik, Turkey
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Tile3380/3

Square ceramic tile with design painted on front. Surface is glazed. White circular shapes, with scalloped edges, in four corners of tile. Inside circles are one blue fish and groupings of three red dots, along edges. Central design of six galleon ships inside of a large white circle. Ships are dark brown with dark blue, light blue and red sails. Stylized black lines around the ships. Abstract red shapes and dark blue and light blue circles, with red highlights, throughout circle background. Circle trimmed with two black lines. Tile surface between circle and tile edges covered in light blue overlapping circles, resembling fish scales. Manufacturer’s mark stamped on back with handwritten inscriptions surrounding it.

Culture
Turkish
Material
clay, paint and glaze
Made in
Iznik, Turkey
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Dish3380/2

White circular dish with raised foot and everted rim. Floral motifs painted across surface and entire dish is glazed. Rim has black bands lining the outer and inner edges. Red flowers, with dark blue receptacles, and thin green leaves, with red highlights, painted between bands. Dark blue and black curvilinear designs throughout. Inner edge of bowl, where the sides meet the rim, has a wide dark blue band with white intertwining lines inside of it. Below is a white band, trimmed with two black lines. Inside white band are groupings of three curved lines, done in black. Centre of dish has assortment of large red and dark blue flowers, with thin green leaves, painted on it. Exterior of dish has a decorative band around the sides, between the rim and the foot, trimmed with black lines. Inside the band are groupings of two red flowers with green leaves, with dark blue curvilinear designs around them. Manufacturer’s mark, with date made and product number, stamped on base.

Culture
Turkish
Material
clay, paint and glaze
Made in
Iznik, Turkey
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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