Frog Figure Item Number: Nb3.1306 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Carved wooden frog painted green and white with its closed mouth outlined in red, and black eyes. Feet attached separately and moveable. Small hollow on underside. At throat is also a carved hollow, covered with a painted yellow and green cloth. A flat strip of metal emerges from the cavity.
History Of Use
This Towkit frog was used in ceremonies as part of the female war spirit dancer's magical tricks and devices.
Iconographic Meaning
This Towkit frog is an example of the dloogwi, or supernatural treasures, consisting of small puppets or animal figures which had supernatural significance.
Cultural Context
ceremonial
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada before 1976
- Owned by Cargo West Antiques
- Owned by R. L. Abbey before March 31, 1976
- Received from R. L. Abbey (Donor) on March 31, 1976
What
Who
- Culture
- Kwakwaka'wakw
- Previous Owner
- Cargo West Antiques and R. L. Abbey
- Received from
- R. L. Abbey (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- before 1976
- Ownership Date
- before March 31, 1976
- Acquisition Date
- on March 31, 1976
Other
- Item Classes
- carvings & sculpture
- Condition
- fair
- Current Location
- Case 24
- Accession Number
- 0298/0001