Feast Dish Item Number: A6938 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Large wooden feast dish carved in the shape of a wolf(?) with its back hollowed to make a deep bowl. The feet are roughly carved to support the bowl; the tail is slightly conical in shape and protrudes out the back. The carving on the face appears rough and unfinished. Around the eyes are painted white as are the front teeth. Black is used to outline the mouth and the bridge of the nose.
History Of Use
Feast dishes were used primarily to hold food served to guests at important social occasions. Great “house dishes” could hold immense quantities of food. They also held their own names and histories, and were among the most valued privileges passed on through marriage and inheritance.
Narrative
Uncertain if T. Willie was the source of this dish.
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada before 1951
- Collected in Kingcome Inlet, British Columbia, Canada and Ukwanalis, British Columbia, Canada
- Owned by Tommy Willie before October 1951
- Received from H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and Tommy Willie (Seller) during October 1951
What
Who
- Culture
- Kwakwaka'wakw
- Previous Owner
- Tommy Willie
- Received from
- H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and Tommy Willie (Seller)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
- Collected in
- Kingcome Inlet, British Columbia, Canada and Ukwanalis, British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- before 1951
- Ownership Date
- before October 1951
- Acquisition Date
- during October 1951
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 1985/0003