Pipe
Item number A2520 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
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Description
Shaped as a woman; holes for bowl and stem identify it as a pipe. She is seated with knees drawn up, hands bound behind her back, and long hair fastened to her hands, pulling her head back. Ribs, trachea, and collarbone are clearly delineated. An otter is carved on her stomach.
History Of Use
Theme of a woman being tortured was common among the Tlingit. She might have been possessed by an otter and become insane. A confession would return her to normalcy.
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada
- Owned by Walter C. Koerner before April 8, 1976
- Received from Walter C. Koerner (Donor) on April 8, 1976
What
- Name
- Pipe
- Identification Number
- A2520
- Type of Item
- pipe
- Material
- wood
- Manufacturing Technique
- cut, polished and carved
- Overall
- height 17.9 cm, width 5.9 cm, depth 6.8 cm
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
Who
- Culture
- Northwest Coast
- Previous Owner
- Walter C. Koerner
- Received from
- Walter C. Koerner (Donor)
When
- Ownership Date
- before April 8, 1976
- Acquisition Date
- on April 8, 1976
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Current Location
- Case 31
- Accession Number
- 0336/0040
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