Rattlesnake Woman Bowl
Item number Nd716 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
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Description
A rattlesnake woman smudge bowl sculpted in stone. The female figure is seated with outstretched arms and an animal figure forming the bowl. The eyes of the animal are inlaid with abalone. Two snake shapes form heart shape behind figure with single rattle protruding from small of back. Stone surface is smooth and polished.
Item History
- Made by Fred Sampson (Maker) in Lytton, British Columbia, Canada during 1997
- Owned by Fred Sampson before May 26, 1997
- Received from Fred Sampson (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source) on May 26, 1997
What
- Name
- Rattlesnake Woman Bowl
- Identification Number
- Nd716
- Type of Item
- sculpture
- Material
- soapstone stone and abalone shell
- Overall
- height 24.8 cm, width 26.2 cm, depth 15.5 cm
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Lytton, British Columbia, Canada
Who
- Culture
- Interior Salish: Nlaka'pamux
- Creator
- Fred Sampson (Maker)
- Previous Owner
- Fred Sampson
- Received from
- Fred Sampson (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source)
When
- Creation Date
- during 1997
- Ownership Date
- before May 26, 1997
- Acquisition Date
- on May 26, 1997
Other
- Item Classes
- carvings & sculpture
- Condition
- excellent
- Current Location
- Case 32
- Accession Number
- 1720/0001
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