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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.”
This unique cuff style bracelet includes both Bear and Salmon crests on a heavily stippled background and features a genuine ammolite gemstone set in 14 karat gold.
Bears are a symbol of intelligence, intuition and protection; whereas Salmon represents regeneration, abundance and wealth. Ammolite gemstones are a rare iridescent, organic gemstone found only in the Eastern Rocky Mountains of Canada.
Carrie Matilpi is a Kwakwaka’wakw, Carrier and Cree artist who is well-known for her intricately carved gold and silver jewelry. She was born in Vancouver in 1976 and was raised in the Kwakwaka’wakw community of Alert Bay. At the age of nineteen, she began an apprenticeship with her father, carver Charles Harper, of the Carrier First Nation. Her younger sister, Victoria Harper, is also a well-known jewelry carver. Carrie's work often incorporates both cross-hatching and stippling techniques to accentuate her fine detailing.
This unique cuff style bracelet includes both Bear and Salmon crests on a heavily stippled background and features a genuine ammolite gemstone set in 14 karat gold.
Bears are a symbol of intelligence, intuition and protection; whereas Salmon represents regeneration, abundance and wealth. Ammolite gemstones are a rare iridescent, organic gemstone found only in the Eastern Rocky Mountains of Canada.
Carrie Matilpi is a Kwakwaka’wakw, Carrier and Cree artist who is well-known for her intricately carved gold and silver jewelry. She was born in Vancouver in 1976 and was raised in the Kwakwaka’wakw community of Alert Bay. At the age of nineteen, she began an apprenticeship with her father, carver Charles Harper, of the Carrier First Nation. Her younger sister, Victoria Harper, is also a well-known jewelry carver. Carrie's work often incorporates both cross-hatching and stippling techniques to accentuate her fine detailing.
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Hand-carved sterling silver, 14k gold, ammolite
1.4” width
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