Doll
Item number 1060/46 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
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Description
Stuffed male doll with long black hair, a beaded buckskin outfit, and beaded moccasins. A naturalistic face is painted on the head. Red cloth headband; a long, trailing piece of red cloth is attached to the back of the headband. Hair is braided in two sections and wrapped with red cloth. Tunic top and pants both have a fringe in several places and multicoloured geometric beading.
Narrative
The documentation from the Sisters of Saint Ann Museum says this was collected by Mrs. O'Brian and possibly acquired in 1950.
Iconographic Meaning
Depicts chief and husband of 1060/66.
Item History
- Made in North America before 1950
- Owned by Sisters of Saint Ann Museum
- Owned by B.C. Provincial Museum before September 6, 1985
- Received from B.C. Provincial Museum (Transferring institution) on September 6, 1985
What
- Name
- Doll
- Identification Number
- 1060/46
- Type of Item
- doll
- Material
- skin, fibre, glass, hair and dye
- Overall
- height 44.0 cm, width 17.0 cm, depth 8.0 cm
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- North America
Who
- Culture
- Plains
- Previous Owner
- Sisters of Saint Ann Museum and B.C. Provincial Museum
- Received from
- B.C. Provincial Museum (Transferring institution)
When
- Creation Date
- before 1950
- Ownership Date
- before September 6, 1985
- Acquisition Date
- on September 6, 1985
Other
- Item Classes
- beadwork
- Condition
- goo; excellent
- Current Location
- Case 44
- Accession Number
- 1060/0046
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