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BasketA3426

Small, oval-shaped basket (a) with lid (b). Imagery of whales and multicoloured bands of linear patterning on sides and lid.

Culture
Nuu-chah-nulth
Material
aniline dye, cedar bark and swamp grass
Made in
Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Basketry TrayA3428

Circular coiled cedar root basketry tray. Inside of tray has a red maple leaf decoration in the center of a circle of black 'arrow head' shapes. The exterior surface of the sides are imbricated and beaded with red cherry bark and grass. Simple coiled work (bifurcated stitches), and watch-spring base construction. Two wood slats form the sides. The handles are coiled.

Culture
Interior Salish: Stl'atl'imx
Material
cedar root, cedar wood, grass, cherry bark and dye
Made in
Mount Currie, British Columbia, Canada and Pemberton, British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Canoe PaddleA1599 a

Painted wood paddle with a design of an eagle lying on its back on both sides of the blade. The eagle is painted in black with white details and red feet. The remainder of the paddle is painted green, except for the end of the handle and a small area above the blade which are in the natural wood colour.

Culture
Coast Salish: K'omoks
Material
wood and paint
Made in
Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Canoe PaddleA1599 b

Carved wood paddle painted black with red bands. White and red double-headed snake motif painted on the blade on both sides. Handle grip mortised and nailed to the shaft.

Culture
Coast Salish: K'omoks
Material
wood, paint and metal
Made in
Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BroochD4.83

Silver cast brooch consisting of a hollow circle in center, flanked by diamond shapes, completed with radiating wavy lines. The shape is that of a Navajo ketoh (bow guard or wrist guard). Soldered to the back are a pin and clasp.

Culture
Navajo
Material
silver metal
Made in
Arizona, USA
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BraceletD4.85

Metal cutout bracelet with an oval shaped piece of turquoise set into the center of four circles and three horizontal bands. The circles form a square-like shape on the top and the bands run along the sides. The ends taper but do not join.

Culture
Navajo
Material
silver metal and turquoise mineral
Made in
Arizona, USA
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Salt & Pepper ContainerD4.86 a-b

Silver tops (part a-b) to salt and pepper containers. Both are semi-hemispherical on top but the bottom tapers to a cylindrical base. There is a different sun design on each. Part a has punched holes in the form of a "P" while part b has holes in the form of an "S" on circular top.

Culture
Navajo
Material
silver metal
Made in
Arizona, USA
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BroochD4.87

Silver brooch/pendant, circular in shape, with numerous turquoises is held in place with bezels. Cluster formation; close relationship to the form of buttons. Circular with scalloped edge surrounding a circular sunburst design of turquoise. Soldered to the back are a pin and clasp along with a loop to make a pendant.

Culture
Zuni
Material
turquoise mineral and silver metal
Made in
New Mexico, USA
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BroochD4.88

Silver brooch, in an oval shape, with alternating large rectangles of turquoise and narrow rectangles of red shell mounted in a plain bezel with a separate thin silver frame for each fragment of stone or shell. Ceremonial dancer figure in open oval center panel. Soldered to the back are a pin and clasp.

Culture
Zuni
Material
turquoise mineral, silver metal and shell
Made in
New Mexico, USA
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BroochD4.89

Silver brooch, circular in shape, with numerous turquoises affixed to bezels. Cluster formation; center cluster of turquoise outlined by twisted wire rings. Outer border consist of swirls of silver with turquoise in the center of each. Soldered to the back are a pin and clasp.

Culture
Zuni
Material
silver metal and turquoise mineral
Made in
New Mexico, USA
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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