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Button Blanket3100/10

Black and red button blanket with a large downward facing frog design in the centre. The frog's eyes are small circles of abalone shell. Three full rows of shell buttons demarcate the central black area. There are eight repeating positive/negative designs along the side borders (four each side). There is a rectangular cut out area at the neck. Each bottom corner on the reverse has one of the maker's initials embroidered onto the fabric (D.G. at one corner, R.D. on the other).

Culture
Haida
Material
wool fibre, shell, abalone shell and cotton fibre
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Drum3100/9 a-b

Drum and drumstick. Round drum (part a) is made of skin stretched over a circular wood frame and nailed to secure along the frame’s bottom edge. On the underside, thin strips of hide are connected in 4 places to the frame and come together in the centre, tightly wrapped around themselves, to join at a small wood handle. The face of the drum shows a painted lightning-snake design, with a large centrally placed head showing bared teeth and curling hair in red and blue, the long thin body wrapping around the outside edge of the drum top. Part b is the drum stick, consisting of a long wooden shaft, rounded, and a leather covered head attached by a leather strip wound around the stick's neck.

Culture
Nuu-chah-nulth
Material
skin, wood, metal and paint
Made in
Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Rattle3100/8

Bent horn rattle. Horn serves as handle as well as rattle head, curving over itself to make an enclosed chamber that holds noise-making elements (stones?) inside. Holes are bored through head along edges where metal wire is inserted and tied to hold horn head together. One side has some remnants of blue and white fabric wound around the wire. Wide strands of root are wrapped around the handle.

Culture
Nuu-chah-nulth: Tla-o-qui-aht
Material
mountain sheep horn, cedar root, metal, cotton fibre and stone ?
Made in
Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Oolichan Oil Scoop3100/7

Wooden oil scoop carved out of a single piece of wood. Scoop is wide and shallow, with a long, flat, spade-like front edge. A wide, angled rim is carved around the side and back top edges. Handle is long, with a large hand-hold carved through the centre. Scoop is partially covered in a shiny, dark, oily substance.

Culture
Nisga'a
Material
wood and oil
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Architectural Bowl3099/45

Large stoneware bowl. Cream triangular base under brown oval bowl, with cream lip off the back. Black lines run around the front rim, and down the middle of back. Maker's mark stamped near base.

Culture
Canadian
Material
clay and glaze
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Kite Runner3099/44

Large purple and green stoneware vessel. Angled rectangular base meets a hollow oval top with a small triangular opening at the rim. Purple strip along the base, with green above. A black line with a faded black circle extends in from the side of the base. On the top oval are one black and two purple wedge shapes. The purple triangles join at their points with a black line extending down to the base. On the back are two more purple triangles with a black line ending in a triangle. A black semi-circle dips into the right triangle. Maker's mark stamped on back near base.

Culture
Canadian
Material
clay and glaze
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Sun Spot3099/43

Pale blue and white hourglass shaped stoneware vessel, with open cavity on top. Base is a squat semi-circle under a larger round body that extends out the back. Large red suns, fuzzy around the edges, are placed on the front and back of the body. The front sun is a perfect circle, while the back is an oval. Over both suns is a large white band running around the rim. Maker's mark stamped on back near base.

Culture
Canadian
Material
clay and glaze
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Big Yellow3099/42

Large yellow stoneware sculpture. Top is a squat circle with a square opening and a black line carved down the centre. Bottom part resembles a rounded pail, with a wide thin top and a round narrow bottom. Base is a pointed oval. A carved black line runs down the middle of the back. Maker's stamp on back near base.

Culture
Canadian
Material
clay and glaze
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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City Nightscape3099/41

Orange stoneware vessel with raised yellow streaks. Formed from two half ovals connected on the dome side and leaning towards each other at the back. Larger top oval is hollow with wide mouth. A black line runs around outside of vessel under the rim, and the inside is also black. Maker's mark stamped on back near base.

Culture
Canadian
Material
clay and glaze
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Graphic Archetype 23099/40 a-d

Four piece stoneware set using geometric shapes to reflect architectural forms. The leftmost piece is pointed with a round cut in one side and a flat oval base. The next piece is a semi-circle with a flat triangular base. The third piece is a tall semi-circle with a flat oval base. The last piece is a short semi-circle with a flattened side and flat oval base. Painted openings on the tops of each piece reference containers. Painted lines, circles, and ovals complete the decorations. Maker's mark stamped on base of all four pieces.

Culture
Canadian
Material
clay, glaze and wood
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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