Wand Item Number: Ig407 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
One-piece wand carved from dark brown hard wood. Shaft flattens out and flares to paddle shapes at both ends. Curve of ends and shaft elevated by carving out large sections between the two. Dark brown patina.
History Of Use
For ceremonial dance use.
Narrative
Alan Sawyer notes: Late 19th century; sold by the Peabody Museum as 'duplicate materials' many years ago; purchased by the donors from a New York dealer in 1963.
Item History
- Made in New Ireland, Papua New Guinea before 1900
- Owned by Peabody Museum
- Owned by Erika H. Sawyer and Alan R. Sawyer before December 27, 1979
- Received from Alan R. Sawyer (Donor) and Erika H. Sawyer (Donor) on December 27, 1979
What
Who
- Culture
- Western Melanesia
- Previous Owner
- Peabody Museum, Erika H. Sawyer and Alan R. Sawyer
- Received from
- Alan R. Sawyer (Donor) and Erika H. Sawyer (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- New Ireland, Papua New Guinea
When
- Creation Date
- before 1900
- Ownership Date
- before December 27, 1979
- Acquisition Date
- on December 27, 1979
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Current Location
- Case 66
- Accession Number
- 0582/0001