Figure Item Number: Nb3.1305 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Carved male shaman figure holding a bundle in hands with frog on head. Bundle has a face. Painted designs in black, red and green paint. Signed on back.
Iconographic Meaning
Figure appears to represent a shaman performing a ceremony to cast off a spell - probably holding a bundle of that person's personal belongings. The face on the bundle would represent the person having the spell removed.
Item History
- Made by Charlie James (Maker) in Fort Rupert, British Columbia, Canada and Tsaxis, British Columbia, Canada before 1938
- Owned by Phyllis D. Phare before January 30, 1976
- Received from Phyllis D. Phare (Donor) on January 30, 1976
What
Who
- Culture
- Kwakwaka'wakw
- Creator
- Charlie James (Maker)
- Previous Owner
- Phyllis D. Phare
- Received from
- Phyllis D. Phare (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Fort Rupert, British Columbia, Canada and Tsaxis, British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- before 1938
- Ownership Date
- before January 30, 1976
- Acquisition Date
- on January 30, 1976
Other
- Item Classes
- carvings & sculpture
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 22
- Accession Number
- 0296/0005