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Trumpet1954.133

Straight wooden end blower or trumpet, of two halves bound together longitudinally, with bark at the mouth end and gut at the other. Four pieces of red ribbon are stretched across the air passage. Described on label as a dog-eater' s whistle.; Good

Culture
Xaisxais ?, Heiltsuk ? or Wuikinuxv ?
Material
wood, cedar wood ? and bark
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MAA: University of Cambridge
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RattleE 1910.16

A wooden rattle carved in the form of a ?pigeon with a small head, wings and tail. The handle of the rattle is bound with string to keep the two sections together. Inside the rattle small objects can be heard. The bird has been painted blue and black.; Good

Culture
Kwakwaka'wakw ? or Nuu-chah-nulth ?
Material
wood, alder wood ?, string and paint
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MAA: University of Cambridge
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FluteE 1900.65

The central section of a flute carved in argillite. At both ends are pieces of metal (lead or pewter) set into the argillite, one end is a tube-like section covering a slightly narrower end, the other is a shaped inlay. Along the length of the flute are three frogs (one has had its head broken off). In between the frogs are the stop holes, positioned in decorative bands of curleque and leaf motifs. At the metal inlay end is an eagle with a protruding belly, tail flat against the flute barrel, and wings and legs wrapped round the back and sides. The eagles' beak is slightly open and its head is raised from the surface, behind the head is grooved fan-like design.; Good

Culture
Haida
Material
argillite stone
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MAA: University of Cambridge
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Clapper1885.66.15

A small set of clappers painted red, green and black in the form of a ?bear cub or ?dog. The head of the creature is finely carved in classic northern style. The clappers are split in half and have been hollowed out, probably to allow the sound to reverberate in these chambers. An extremely narrow, and presumably once flexible, section extends towards the handle. The narrow section has been broken and pinned. The handle is bound together with twine. Metlahkatlah has been written in ink below the handle.; Good

Culture
Heiltsuk ?
Material
wood and alder wood ?
Made in
Metlahkatla, British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MAA: University of Cambridge
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Soul Catcher1885.66.22 A-B

Two ivory soul catchers one inlaid with haliotis. The soul catchers are beautifully carved with U-forms and ovoids, the double headed creatures having gaping mouths. It is difficult to identify the creatures, it has been mistakenly assumed they are sisiutl (G.Crowther).; Good

Culture
Tsimshian
Material
ivory and abalone shell
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MAA: University of Cambridge
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Epaulette1885.66.6

The catalogue card states this is a headdress, however it is more likely to be a epaulette which was worn on the shoulder (G.Crowther). The epaulette is carved in the form of a killerwhale fin, with a humanoid face at its base. The fin has two holes along its length and three painted bands of black. The face at the base is in profile, and has prominent black eyebrows, a greenish eye-socket, black eyes, and red paint accentuating the nostrils, cheeks and lips. the face is carved and painted. It is virtually identical to 1885.66.5, except the holes cut through the fin are painted red, and it is slightly smaller.; Good

Culture
Haida ? or Tlingit ?
Material
wood
Made in
Alaska, USA and British Columbia, Canada ?
Holding Institution
MAA: University of Cambridge
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Epaulette1885.66.5

The catalogue card states this is a headdress, however it is more likely to be a epaulette which was worn on the shoulder (G.Crowther). The epaulette is carved in the form of a killerwhale fin, with a humanoid face at its base. The fin has two holes along its length and three painted bands of black. The face at the base is in profile, and has prominent black eyebrows, a greenish eye-socket, black eyes, and red paint accentuating the nostrils, cheeks and lips. the face is carved and painted. It is virtually identical to 1885.66.6, except it has leather thongs threaded through four holes at the base.; Good

Culture
Haida ? or Tlingit ?
Material
wood
Made in
Alaska, USA and British Columbia, Canada ?
Holding Institution
MAA: University of Cambridge
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FigureZ 14856

Carved and painted wooden figure, the body encrusted with mica flakes. Rests on a pivot which allows it to rotate. The face has been painted with red nostrils and mouth, black eyebrows, and has U-form decorations on the forehead. The hands are also painted red, and are carved with long fingers.; Good

Culture
Tsimshian
Material
wood, hair, gum, spruce wood ? and paint
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MAA: University of Cambridge
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Figure1885.66.16

Wooden figure with head threaded with hair. Two projections on soles of feet for standing figure upright on stand. The right arm is moveable and the hand has a hole through it asthough objects were gripped.; Good

Culture
Northwest Coast
Material
wood, hair and paint
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MAA: University of Cambridge
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Game1954.129

A set of 60 gambling sticks variously marked with black and red bands, in a leather pouch with a small ivory toggle of Inuit manufacture. The sticks are of a fine grained hardwood and all have the patina of use.; Good

Culture
Northwest Coast
Material
wood and leather
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MAA: University of Cambridge
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