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Model Kayak3505/31 a-g

Model kayak made of skin, stretched over an internal wooden structure (part a). Strip of antler(?), secured with wooden pegs, lines front keel. Ends of kayak are capped with oval-shaped pieces of ivory(?). Two sinew rigging lines in front of the high-walled cockpit, and one behind. Two ivory fasteners attached to each line. A double-bladed paddle (part b), spear (part c), harpoon (part d), harpoon line rest (part e), and two tools (parts f and g) are separate. The paddle, spear, harpoon and harpoon line rest are made of wood with antler blades (parts c and d) and reinforcement components (parts b, c and e). The two tools are made of antler. The largest (part f) is flat with a straight handle and a curved tapering end. The smallest tool (part g) has a rectangular handle, with triangular indentations along the bottom edge, and a thin pointed tip.

Culture
Inuit
Material
skin, wood, sinew, antler ?, ivory ?, stone and plastic
Made in
Greenland
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Figure3505/1

Forward facing stone figure in a standing position. Front is curved, back is flat. Head is oval-like, with large cheeks and a pointed chin. Eyebrows carved in high relief with wide depressions below, imitating eyes. Small ridge between eyebrows, imitating nose. Line gouged towards bottom centre, imitating a mouth. Arms, with pointed ends, held parallel to rectangular body. Legs have curved outer edges, straight inner edges, and pointed ends. Deep channel carved between legs on front and back of figure, space between ends has been cutout. Linear decorations wrap around shoulders and waistline.

Culture
Meso-American
Material
stone and paint ?
Made in
Guerrero, Mexico ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Figure3628/3

Painted clay female standing upright and holding a white baby goat, on a square base. Female has a thin oval-shaped face, circular eyes, long nose, closed mouth with large lips, and small protruding ears; eyes are painted white with black pupils, long black eyebrows painted overtop. She has long black hair tightly braided down her back; lines incised throughout, imitating hair strands. Impressed lines across bare feet, imitating toes. Figure is wearing a knee-length red dress with white polka dots throughout; dark blue dots on white spots. Goat has impressed holes across nose, imitating nostrils; eyes are black painted spots. Base is painted red; bottom of base, and figure's face and limbs are naturally coloured. Unsigned.

Culture
Brazilian
Material
clay and paint
Made in
Pernambuco, Brazil
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Figure3628/1

Group of painted clay figures on a rectangular base. Seven male and female figures, traveling in a line. Group is led by an older female on a grey pack animal; followed by a man holding a white goat, two women with bundles on their heads, man holding a white goat, and a man with a bag slung over his shoulder. Two goats, white and black with white spots, walk alongside the group. The figures all have circular eyes, wide noses, closed mouths with wide lips, and protruding ears; eyes are painted white with black pupils. Holes are impressed in their noses, except for the older woman, imitating nostrils. Lines incised across all hands, imitating fingers. All the men are wearing large-brimmed orange hats and collared shirts; shirts done in blue, green and red, pants done in white and yellow. Women are all wearing polka dot dresses and have their black hair pulled into a bun; older female has white streaks through her hair. Dresses done in red, green, and dark blue. Base is painted green; bottom of base, and figures faces and limbs are naturally coloured. Partial artist signature carved in base.

Culture
Brazilian
Material
clay and paint
Made in
Pernambuco, Brazil
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Figure3628/2

Painted clay male and female couple dancing together, on a hexagon-like base. Both have rectangular faces, circular eyes, long noses, closed mouths with large lips, and big protruding ears; eyes are painted white with black pupils. Holes impressed into noses, showing nostrils. Both have short black bangs; woman's hair is pulled into a bun. Lines incised throughout hair, imitating strands. The woman is wearing a long dark blue dress with white polka dots throughout; man is wearing a yellow collared shirt, with rolled up sleeves, and red pants. Both are wearing short, pointed black boots. Base is painted green; bottom of base, and figures faces and limbs are naturally coloured. Partial artist signature stamped on base.

Culture
Brazilian
Material
paint and clay
Made in
Pernambuco, Brazil
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Figure3505/25

Beaded antelope-like figure, with an internal metal structure wrapped in cloth. Head is rectangle-like with straight antlers and flat ears; both are done in black with pearl blue tips. Face is orange with black throughout, imitating the eyes, nose and mouth. Animal has a cylindrical-shaped body and long thin legs; done in light blue. Short orange tail hangs from back, with black fringe along the bottom edge. Concentric triangle pattern circles the body and neck; done in black, orange and pearl blue. Black and orange bands along the legs.

Culture
Southern African
Material
glass, dye, cotton fibre and metal
Made in
South Africa ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Figure3505/26

Small giraffe figure made of wires and bottle caps. Figure has an internal structure, consisting of bent metal rods, and has strips of bottle caps woven throughout exterior, forming body. Bottle caps are orange, with black and white text throughout. Caps are attached to frame with white wires. Giraffe has an oval-shaped body and flat angled legs. Long, looped tail extends outward at an angle. Neck is straight, supporting an oval-shaped head with protruding ears and hairy horns. Swirls, done in bronze-coloured wire, on either side of face, imitating eyes. Nose made of plain grey wire; ears, horns and tail are wrapped in white wire.

Culture
South African
Material
aluminium metal, plastic and dye
Made in
South Africa
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Figure3505/27

Bronze sculpture of a water buffalo. Head is circular, tapering to a long flat snout. Raised swirls, imitating eyes, on either side of face. Horns curl under buffalo’s head and ears are pointed back at an angle. Line of concentric circles, done in low relief, decorate entire back of buffalo. Below, on either side of the body, are rows of concentric semi-circles; triangle patterns formed in the negative space. Buffalo’s legs are straight and have points on the front and back. Undecorated tail hangs from back, between hind legs, with a slight curve at the end.

Culture
Indian ?
Material
bronze metal
Made in
Bastar, Chhattisgarh, India ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Model Kayak3505/30 a-d

Model kayak carved from antler (part a). Small figure (part b) sits inside cockpit, wearing a hooded parka. Eyes and mouth are incised, nose carved in low relief. Arms are held straight in front of body. Small notches along centre edges of hands to hold a separate double-bladed paddle (parts c and d; paddle is broken). Back of figure is polished; front is rough and dark grey, showing core of antler. In front of the figure, two harpoons are tied to the kayak with white fibre. Animal-shaped harpoon rest, with holes drilled along its length, in between them. Ends of kayak are carved in low relief.

Culture
Inuit
Material
antler and fibre
Made in
Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Figure3505/22

Wooden four-legged animal figure in a standing position. Animal is carved from multiple pieces of wood; all components are painted red. Head and body are one piece. Legs, tail and ears are separate. Legs and tail nailed to body. Ears are inset and secured with glue. Nostrils and mouth are incised, eyes are painted on. All incisions are painted black. Ends of legs are painted black, imitating hooves. Eyes and inner ears are naturally coloured. Incised lines decorate inner ears. Black “V”-shaped designs painted along back of neck, imitating a mane(?). Body and legs are decorated with black three-leaf clovers. Dashes painted across figure, throughout clover motifs, and lines are painted along length of tail. Plastic bumpers attached to bottoms of legs. Manufacturer's mark on base.

Culture
Mexican
Material
wood, paint, metal, adhesive and plastic
Made in
Oaxaca, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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