Drumstick Item Number: A6901 b from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Head of drumstick covered with black cloth. Small section next to head painted green.
Cultural Context
ceremonial; music; spirit dancing
Narrative
This stick accompanied a drum that was acquired by the collector from Robbie Davis of the Esquimalt reserve, prior to 1958. At the time it was sold to the museum, the collector noted that Robbie: “has always danced at the winter dances until last year. He is 76 years old.”
Item History
- Made in Esquimalt, British Columbia, Canada
- Owned by Robbie Davis
- 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
- Coast Salish: Songhees ?
- Previous Owner
- Robbie Davis and 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
- Esquimalt, British Columbia, Canada
When
- Ownership Date
- before June 30, 1958
- Acquisition Date
- on June 30, 1958
Other
- Accession Number
- 2076/0002 b