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From Vancouver: The westbound 4, 14, 25, 33, R4, 44, 49, 84, 99 B-Line, and 480 buses arrive at UBC. Get off at the last stop and walk northwest. See detailed directions.
Once at UBC Exchange, you can also transfer to the 68 Wesbrook Village bus instead of walking to MOA. Get off at NW Marine Dr at West Mall. Full transit information at the Translink website.
From Downtown Vancouver: Cross the Burrard or Granville Street bridges, and then head west on 4th Avenue, Broadway, 10th Avenue or 16th Avenue all the way to UBC.
From YVR Airport: Exit the Arthur Laing Bridge and head west onto Southwest Marine Drive, and follow this road to UBC.
Once at UBC, watch for signs guiding you to MOA. Paid parking can be purchased by cash or credit card. An Evo parking lot is located a 7-minute walk south of MOA.
From downtown Vancouver: Cross the Burrard Street Bridge and exit to the right onto Cornwall Street. Follow to Point Grey Road until NW Marine Drive all the way to UBC.
Please note that this route involves a significant hill, and that Mobi bike shares do not have stations at UBC.
The Curatorial department supports initiatives — including research, exhibitions and publishing — that help to build respectful relationships and mutual understanding with cultural communities represented through MOA’s collections.
MOA is committed to promoting awareness and understanding of culturally diverse ways of knowing the world through challenging and innovative programs and partnerships with Indigenous, local and global communities.
MOA supports the principles of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, including originating communities’ right to “maintain, control, protect and develop their cultural heritage, traditional knowledge and traditional cultural expression.”
Bentwood Cedar Boxes were commonly used by the Northwest Coast tribes or the purpose of cooking and storing food, as well as for safekeeping tools and ceremonial objects such as blankets, masks, and medicinal herbs
Traditional construction consisted of grooving a single board in three places, steaming and folding it around and joining the fourth corner by sewing it with spruce root. The top and bottom were partially hollowed out and grooved to fit the sides, the bottom being fastened with sewn or pegged root. The master craftsman then painted or carved the box to the specification of the clan who commissioned it. The spirit of the animal that decorated the box is said to dwell within and protect its contents.
Sarah Robertson is a Kwakwaka’wakw artist born in Nanaimo, BC. Coming from a family of skilled woodcarvers, she carries forward the tradition. Her father, renowned carver Alfred Robertson, has been her mentor since she began carving full-time in 1992. Sarah’s artistry is also influenced by her uncle, Sampson Robertson, and her cousin, Jackson Robertson.
Her journey as an artist started in her youth, assisting her father by sanding, staining, and polishing his works. Over time, she developed her own carving style, expanding to include masks, plaques, boxes, bowls, totem poles, talking sticks, and bentwood boxes. Known for her meticulous craftsmanship, Sarah often enhances her pieces with intricate abalone inlays, adding depth and brilliance to her designs.
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Artist: Sarah Robertson
Material: Cedar wood
Measurements: 7"L x 7"W x 8.75"H
Bentwood Cedar Boxes were commonly used by the Northwest Coast tribes or the purpose of cooking and storing food, as well as for safekeeping tools and ceremonial objects such as blankets, masks, and medicinal herbs
Traditional construction consisted of grooving a single board in three places, steaming and folding it around and joining the fourth corner by sewing it with spruce root. The top and bottom were partially hollowed out and grooved to fit the sides, the bottom being fastened with sewn or pegged root. The master craftsman then painted or carved the box to the specification of the clan who commissioned it. The spirit of the animal that decorated the box is said to dwell within and protect its contents.
Sarah Robertson is a Kwakwaka’wakw artist born in Nanaimo, BC. Coming from a family of skilled woodcarvers, she carries forward the tradition. Her father, renowned carver Alfred Robertson, has been her mentor since she began carving full-time in 1992. Sarah’s artistry is also influenced by her uncle, Sampson Robertson, and her cousin, Jackson Robertson.
Her journey as an artist started in her youth, assisting her father by sanding, staining, and polishing his works. Over time, she developed her own carving style, expanding to include masks, plaques, boxes, bowls, totem poles, talking sticks, and bentwood boxes. Known for her meticulous craftsmanship, Sarah often enhances her pieces with intricate abalone inlays, adding depth and brilliance to her designs.
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Details:
Artist: Sarah Robertson
Material: Cedar wood
Measurements: 7"L x 7"W x 8.75"H
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