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Sxwayxwey Rattle1768/58

Round hoop made of root is threaded through four pairs of scallop shells. Eight bunches of grey and black striped feathers are attached near top with bark strips. Carved wooden handle is in the form of a double-headed seal and is attached with two pieces of leather and three brass tacks.

Culture
Coast Salish ?
Material
wood, root ?, brass metal ?, paint, stain, adhesive, plastic ?, grass, skin, scallop shell and hawk feather
Made in
Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Basket1713/4 a-c

Round coiled basket with slight inward curve to rim; a coiled loop handle is horizontal at the shoulder. A lid (b) fits into the top opening. Both parts are coiled and the lid has a central hole in it. The exterior walls are decorated with a three black floral designs; lid has black and beige rings around the centre. A second handle (c) has broken off and is stored separately.

Culture
Ktunaxa
Material
cedar bark ?, dye, metal, cherry bark ? and cedar root ?
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Cuff1713/2

Bark cuff with ends stitched together. Cuff has zigzag edges and etched floral design on surface.

Culture
Ktunaxa
Material
birch bark and root ?
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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ShieldIe465

Shield made from one piece of wood with a slightly raised carved geometric pattern in bands of zig-zags and arc shapes, both formed by squares. The piece of wood is curved overall and a bark fibre handle on the reverse is attached through two holes at the sides of the shield with knots in the front. The shield is stained black on the front.

Culture
New Guinea
Material
wood, bark fibre ? and stain ?
Made in
Papua New Guinea ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Burial BundleA6956

Small bundles of twigs and fibres folded in half and tied together.

Culture
Coast Salish: Lyackson
Material
cedar bark, wood and reed grass
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Sxwayxwey Bullrush BundleA9332

Bundle created from bullrush or cat-tail fibres with a wooden skewer concealed within its centre. The wooden skewer measures 6 1/4 inches in length. The bundle is tied in several sections with string.

Culture
Coast Salish: Quwutsun'
Material
wood, fibre and cat-tail grass ?
Made in
Quamichan, British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Sxwayxwey LeggingsA9335 a-b

Leggings made of tule rush backed with cotton batten, and trimmed with wine coloured velvet. Materials are sewn together.

Culture
Coast Salish: Quwutsun'
Material
tule grass and cotton fibre
Made in
Quamichan, British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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RattleA8045

Carved, wooden rattle decorated with human faces and white wool fringes on the sides. The two human faces are finely carved and appear on both sides of the rattle. The handle is bound with bark. Facial features are emphasized with black and red paint.

Culture
Coast Salish
Material
bark, wool fibre and wood
Made in
Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Burial CapeA8104

Portion of a woven cat-tail cape, skirt, or small mat?

Culture
Coast Salish: Lyackson
Material
cat-tail grass
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Sxwayxwey WhistleA2251

Whistle made of two pieces of red cedar bound together with strips of cherry bark, also has a diaphragm or reed of cherry bark.

Culture
Coast Salish: Musqueam
Material
cedar wood and cherry bark
Made in
Musqueam, British Columbia, Canada ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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