Figure Item Number: A4340 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
A wooden killer whale with a curved tail. Body is painted black with a red stripe running down its back from behind the head to its tail. The black eyes are surrounded by a dark blue area. Has red nostrils.
Iconographic Meaning
Represents killer whale: 'max'inux.
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada before 1951
- Collected in Hopetown, British Columbia, Canada and Hegam's, British Columbia, Canada
- Owned by Chief Williams before May 20, 1953
- Received from H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and Chief Williams (Seller) on May 20, 1953
What
Who
- Culture
- Kwakwaka'wakw
- Previous Owner
- Chief Williams
- Received from
- H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and Chief Williams (Seller)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
- Collected in
- Hopetown, British Columbia, Canada and Hegam's, British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- before 1951
- Ownership Date
- before May 20, 1953
- Acquisition Date
- on May 20, 1953
Other
- Item Classes
- carvings & sculpture
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 1924/0005