Eight-Point Pod Item Number: 2786/1 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Large, burnished, round clay pot in the shape of an opening bud with eight points around rim and distinctly footed base. Blackened areas resulting from the firing process cover both the shiny exterior surface and the dull interior surface. The exterior surface ranges in colour from off-white to almost black. Signed and dated by artist on base, inside foot.
Specific Techniques
Hand-built, burnished and sawdust fired pot.
Item History
- Made by Laura Wee Lay Laq (Maker) in Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada during 2009
- Owned by Laura Wee Lay Laq before February 10, 2010
- Received from Laura Wee Lay Laq (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Acquisitions Budget (Funding source) on February 10, 2010
What
Who
- Culture
- Coast Salish and Kwakwaka'wakw
- Creator
- Laura Wee Lay Laq (Maker)
- Previous Owner
- Laura Wee Lay Laq
- Received from
- Laura Wee Lay Laq (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Acquisitions Budget (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- during 2009
- Ownership Date
- before February 10, 2010
- Acquisition Date
- on February 10, 2010
Other
- Item Classes
- ceramics
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 2786/0001