The Challenger Snowboard Item Number: 2733/1 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Manufactured snowboard with animal designs decorating both sides. The top features a sun, ram, a bear paw, and a whale in burgundy on a white background while a white wolf adorns the black bottom.
Iconographic Meaning
The Challenger snowboard was described by the designer as follows: "Trans Swirl represents the sky and symbolizes the idea of getting into a spiritual place or to focus. The Sxwayxwii mask is the highest honorary ceremony mask of Squamish Nation [and] could also be seen as the Big Horned Sheep on its hind legs ready to challenge. Coast Salish eyes symbolize being watched by the creator, ancestors, community, family, friends and you. Killer Whale represents the power of two worlds. The Bear Paw is [the artist's] signature and the colour, temixw, means protection and earth."
Item History
- Made by Xwalacktun (Maker) and Snowboard Source (Manufacturer) in Oregon, USA during 2008
- Collected in North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- Owned by Squamish Nation before March 2, 2009
- Received from Squamish Nation (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Acquisitions Budget (Funding source) on March 2, 2009
What
- Name
- The Challenger Snowboard
- Identification Number
- 2733/1
- Type of Item
- board
- Material
- fibreglass fibre, poplar wood and steel metal
- Overall
- height 156.0 cm, width 29.5 cm, depth 1.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Coast Salish: Squamish
- Creator
- Xwalacktun (Maker) and Snowboard Source (Manufacturer)
- Previous Owner
- Squamish Nation
- Received from
- Squamish Nation (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Acquisitions Budget (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Oregon, USA
- Collected in
- North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- during 2008
- Ownership Date
- before March 2, 2009
- Acquisition Date
- on March 2, 2009
Other
- Condition
- excellent
- Current Location
- Case 6
- Accession Number
- 2733/0001