Club Item Number: 2791/9 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Club made from a branch of wood with a natural "knot" end that has been carved into the shape of a hand clenching a ball shape. The handle portion has rings and gouges carved in relief on surface. An "E" is carved into the butt end.
History Of Use
Possibly a halibut club (comparable to other Northwest Coast halibut clubs with a ball-and-hand carving: e.g., A4115, A4379, and A6134).
Narrative
Full credit line: "Wonderful memories of our 'Mom' Jacqueline S. McGregor and her 'Dad,' our 'Bompie,' Jack S. Skinner."
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada
- Owned by Lynn S. Mattson and Jill R. Remus before March 17, 2010
- Received from Lynn S. Mattson (Donor) and Jill R. Remus (Donor) on March 17, 2010
What
Who
- Culture
- Northwest Coast
- Previous Owner
- Lynn S. Mattson and Jill R. Remus
- Received from
- Lynn S. Mattson (Donor) and Jill R. Remus (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
When
- Ownership Date
- before March 17, 2010
- Acquisition Date
- on March 17, 2010
Other
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 38
- Accession Number
- 2791/0009