Drum Item Number: A6900 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Deer skin stretched over a circular wood frame. Cord is suspended from the frame and bound in the centre with cloth.
Cultural Context
probably a shaman's drum
Narrative
Collector note says removed from a grave box
Item History
- Made in Haida Gwaii, British Columbia, Canada
- Owned by Robert H. Nichols before June 30, 1958
- Received from Leon & Thea Koerner Foundation (Funding source) and Robert H. Nichols (Seller) on June 30, 1958
What
Who
- Culture
- Haida
- Previous Owner
- Robert H. Nichols
- Received from
- Leon & Thea Koerner Foundation (Funding source) and Robert H. Nichols (Seller)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Haida Gwaii, British Columbia, Canada
When
- Ownership Date
- before June 30, 1958
- Acquisition Date
- on June 30, 1958
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 2076/0001