Bowl Item Number: A2447 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Slightly elongated rectangle with an animal's head carved at either end. These heads may be used as handles. The design of the body of the animals is carried on the outside of the dish by incised lines; they appear to delineate wolves.
History Of Use
This is probably an oil dish, used for holding eulachon oil, in which dried salmon and other foods were dipped.
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
Who
- Culture
- Northwest Coast
- Previous Owner
- Walter C. Koerner
- Received from
- Walter C. Koerner (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
When
- Ownership Date
- before April 8, 1976
- Acquisition Date
- on April 8, 1976
Other
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 42
- Accession Number
- 0336/0136