Headdress Item Number: 1768/55 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Headdress of thirteen wooden feathers, metal headband and two sets of fabric ties. Feathers radiate from a central nail attached to headband. End of each feather is decorated. Feathers are joined with string. Curved headband has two side pieces. Ties are knotted.
Narrative
Tom Richardson purchased the headdress from Mrs. McVicker. Maude McVicker once owned 'The Hobbies Shop' in Victoria, and owned property near Metchosin.
Item History
- Made in Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
- Collected during 1945
- Owned by Maude McVicker
- 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
- Name
- Headdress
- Identification Number
- 1768/55
- Type of Item
- headdress
- Material
- wood, paint, metal and cotton fibre
- Overall
- height 47.0 cm, width 67.0 cm, depth 9.5 cm
Who
- Culture
- Nuu-chah-nulth
- Previous Owner
- Maude McVicker, Thomas R. Richardson and Frances M. Richardson
- Received from
- Frances M. Richardson (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
When
- Collection Date
- during 1945
- Ownership Date
- before 1998 and before November 18, 1998
- Acquisition Date
- on November 18, 1998
Other
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 10
- Accession Number
- 1768/0055