Sxwayxwey Wand Item Number: 1768/86 a-b from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Pair of plain wooden sticks, tapered at ends and slightly curved. All ends are slightly flattened.
Cultural Context
ceremonial; Sxwayxwey dance
Narrative
Bought at an antique store in Courtenay, B.C.
Item History
- Made in Comox, British Columbia, Canada
- Owned by Thomas R. Richardson before 1998
- Owned by Frances M. Richardson before November 18, 1998
- Received from Frances M. Richardson (Donor) on November 18, 1998
What
Who
- Culture
- Coast Salish: K'omoks
- Previous Owner
- Thomas R. Richardson and Frances M. Richardson
- Received from
- Frances M. Richardson (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Comox, British Columbia, Canada
When
- Ownership Date
- before 1998 and before November 18, 1998
- Acquisition Date
- on November 18, 1998
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 1768/0086 a-b