Kettle Item Number: Nb593 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Large brass potlatch kettle with iron handle. Inscription at base, "The American Brass Kettle Manutoafu 2".
Narrative
Last used at Sarita potlatch, c. 1925.
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada
- Owned by Canadian Cabin Crafts before February 26, 1979
- Received from Canadian Cabin Crafts (Seller) and Unknown (Funding source) on February 26, 1979
What
- Name
- Kettle
- Identification Number
- Nb593
- Type of Item
- kettle
- Material
- brass metal and iron metal
- Overall
- height 46.0 cm, diameter 66.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Northwest Coast
- Previous Owner
- Canadian Cabin Crafts
- Received from
- Canadian Cabin Crafts (Seller) and Unknown (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
When
- Ownership Date
- before February 26, 1979
- Acquisition Date
- on February 26, 1979
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0514/0001