Dish Item Number: A7851 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Canoe-shaped dish, painted light green on rims and ends and white on sides, with whale design on both sides. Whale painted in colours of white, blue, green, orange, yellow, red and black.
History Of Use
Used for display in announcing the whale feast.
Narrative
Said to have been made by the grandfather of Chief Anthony John, of Queen's Cove. Apparently John married a woman from Rivers Inlet, who had brought the design and rights with her from there.
Item History
- Made in Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
- Collected in Queen's Cove, British Columbia, Canada during 1961
- Owned by Edward F. Meade before October 11, 1961
- Received from H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and Edward F. Meade (Seller) on October 11, 1961
What
Who
- Culture
- Nuu-chah-nulth: Ehattesaht
- Previous Owner
- Edward F. Meade
- Received from
- H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and Edward F. Meade (Seller)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
- Collected in
- Queen's Cove, British Columbia, Canada
When
- Collection Date
- during 1961
- Ownership Date
- before October 11, 1961
- Acquisition Date
- on October 11, 1961
Other
- Condition
- poor
- Current Location
- Case 10
- Accession Number
- 0064/0002