Bark Item Number: 1924.755 from the MAA: University of Cambridge
Description
A sample of cedar bark which is red coloured and flattened.; Good
Context
The original European tribal names and, where possible, current tribal names have both been given in separate GLT fields.; The cedar bark was processed by being pounded and dyed red by boiling (using hot stones) with alder bark. Catalogue card states the Mok was used for decorating masks, blankets, collars and other ceremonial objects.; Collected by: McIlwraith.T.F in ?1923
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada
- Received from Dr. A.C. Haddon during 1924
What
- Name
- Bark
- Identification Number
- 1924.755
- Type of Item
- bark
- Material
- bark and cedar wood
Who
- Culture
- Nuxalk
- Received from
- Dr. A.C. Haddon
Where
- Holding Institution
- MAA: University of Cambridge
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
When
- Acquisition Date
- during 1924
Other
- Keyword
- Raw Materials; Ceremonial Objects