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Neck RingA3729

Two interlocking woven red cedar bark rings of a chain-type weave . Four bundles or tassels of red string are hung from each ring at intervals.

Culture
Kwakwaka'wakw
Material
cedar bark and fibre
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Head RingA3728

Woven cedar bark headband with ermine skins on top and rectangular abalone shells on each of its four sides. One of the abalone shells is split into two pieces and is supported by metal brackets.

Culture
Kwakwaka'wakw
Material
ermine skin, fibre, cedar bark, abalone shell and metal
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Pubic CoverK5.89

Hide cover or apron with several layers sewn together. Front cover has hair attached to hide. Heavy fringe is attached to cover and consists of several thin long pieces of hide. Copper and tinned beads are crimped onto pieces in the fringe.

Culture
Zulu
Material
rawhide skin and metal
Made in
South Africa
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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GarmentA6015

Animal suit made from natural brown jute string sewn in parallel rows over denim coveralls; collar and metal button opening down front of coveralls are still visible. Lable on overalls.

Culture
Kwakwaka'wakw
Material
cotton fibre, jute fibre, metal and dye
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Neck RingA4402

Neck ring covered tightly with knitted, patterned red twine over a cloth core. Three sets of twine fringe are attached to and hang from ring.

Culture
Kwakwaka'wakw
Material
cotton fibre and dye
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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RattleA6095

Northern style rattle carved of hardwood, composed of two complementary halves. One half shows a bear face in relief, the other shows supernatural creature imagery. Stitched together with copper wire around rattle, end of handle is wrapped with a small cord. Inside the rattle is likely pebbles, beads or lead shot.

Culture
Kwakwaka'wakw
Material
wood, copper metal, paint and fibre
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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OrnamentA6231

Strips of cedar bark sewn together. A fringe of alternating strands of yellow and red-dyed cedar bark folded over an elasticized band and secured with a row of twining using string. The two ends of the band are sewn together to form a continuous circle.

Culture
Kwakwaka'wakw
Material
fibre, cedar bark and rubber ?
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BeltA2.224

Thin, hide belt with a row of small fish ear bones (otoliths) sewn down the centre, flanked on both sides by rows of red and white beads. Tusk hook and eye closure.

Culture
Inuit
Material
rawhide skin, glass, fibre, walrus tusk and fish bone
Made in
Nunavut, Canada ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Root-Digging BagA9366

Cylindrical basketry bag with leather sewn to rim. The rim also has leather ties attached on one side and a cotton string looped through the top of the basket on the opposite side. Cotton string is used for the wefts at the base, but a natural fibre is used for the main body of the basket and for the warps. Some of the warps are dyed a dark brown, but most of them are a yellowish brown colour. The body of the basket is completely decorated with designs, in dark brown, which are arranged in vertical columns. Some of them represent butterflies, quadraped animals (dogs ?), fish, and diamonds.

Culture
Wasco
Material
nettle fibre, cotton fibre, leather skin and dye
Made in
Washington, USA ? or Oregon, USA ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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HeadbandA2142

Cedar bark ring with a patterned trade cloth backing. Two ermine pelts along the upper rim, one with a horizontal band of cedar bark attached to the ring directly underneath it. Red yarn tied to the ermine pelts.

Culture
Northwest Coast
Material
fibre, cedar bark, ermine skin and dye
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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