Sxwayxwey Wand Item Number: 1768/87 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Carved wooden Sxwayxwey wand. Carved into the shape of a crouching animal with an open mouth, tapering to a long point at the tail end. Made of plain, smooth wood except where traces of old paint remain in carved indentations.
Cultural Context
ceremonial; Sxwayxwey dance
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
- 1768/0087