Neck Ring Item Number: Nb3.1440 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Red cedar neck ring consisting of triple strand twisted rope. The top and bottom have fibre twine wrapped around. The sides have strips of cedar and twine wrapped around, attaching smaller twisted cedar strands that dangle down. One side has 21 strands, the other has 26. The ring is oval shaped.
History Of Use
Neck rings were worn by Hamatsa dancers. The Hamatsa novice wore a distinguishable set of head, neck and wrist rings every night of his performance which was a specific badge of identification.
Cultural Context
ceremony
Specific Techniques
Ring is triple strand in "z" twist. Tassel strands are triple and double "z" twist and triple "s" twist.
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada
- Owned by Bill Birmingham
- Owned by Derek Simpkins and Mrs. Derek Simpkins before December 2, 1985
- Received from Derek Simpkins (Donor) and Mrs. Derek Simpkins (Donor) on December 2, 1985
What
Who
- Culture
- Kwakwaka'wakw
- Previous Owner
- Bill Birmingham, Derek Simpkins and Mrs. Derek Simpkins
- Received from
- Derek Simpkins (Donor) and Mrs. Derek Simpkins (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
When
- Ownership Date
- before December 2, 1985
- Acquisition Date
- on December 2, 1985
Other
- Item Classes
- basketry
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 1068/0002