Cantonese Opera Staff Item Number: 1704/25 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Cantonese opera prop representing a staff. Long, straight wooden stick with two notches carved near the top; stick is painted brown-red with a green top.
Narrative
Donated as part of a collection of Cantonese opera props used by the Jin Wah Sing Musical Association.
Item History
- Made in China before 1940
- Owned by Jin Wah Sing Musical Association before October 15, 1996
- Received from Jin Wah Sing Musical Association (Donor) on October 15, 1996
What
- Name
- Cantonese Opera Staff
- Identification Number
- 1704/25
- Type of Item
- staff
- Material
- bamboo grass and paint
- Overall
- height 153.7 cm, diameter 2.1 cm
Who
- Culture
- Chinese: Cantonese
- Previous Owner
- Jin Wah Sing Musical Association
- Received from
- Jin Wah Sing Musical Association (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- China
When
- Creation Date
- before 1940
- Ownership Date
- before October 15, 1996
- Acquisition Date
- on October 15, 1996
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 1704/0025