Pipe
Item number A2604 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
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Description
Elongated oval in longitudinal cross section; bowl, hollow cylinder, upright in centre. Oval part is body of a sea monster with octopus-like suction cups along each side; at the head end a humanoid figure with wings and inward turning beak is seated. On each side of the pipe bowl is a halibut. Seated at tail of monster is another figure with head missing. Shark's head depicted under base. Bowl is of metal.
History Of Use
May not be functional as a pipe; possibly used by a shaman.
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
- A2604
- Type of Item
- pipe
- Material
- metal and wood
- Manufacturing Technique
- cut and carved
- Overall
- height 11.5 cm, width 24.5 cm, depth 5.4 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
- good
- Current Location
- Case 31
- Accession Number
- 0336/0038
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