Seagull Headdress Item Number: A2593 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
A light white-brown wooden carving with the lower part depicting Sisiutl while the upper extension depicts a seagull. The black eyes of the bird are surrounded by a dark green area with black brows above and a red lined beak. The body of the Sisiutl is painted with a red and black face.
History Of Use
Worn on the forehead during ceremonies as part of a headdress.
Iconographic Meaning
Sisiutl is indicated by horns on face. It was a double-headed serpent or lightning snake who assisted the War Spirit, Winalagalis.
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada
- Owned by Walter C. Koerner before April 8, 1976
- Received from Walter C. Koerner (Donor) on April 8, 1976
What
Who
- Culture
- Kwakwaka'wakw
- Previous Owner
- Walter C. Koerner
- Received from
- Walter C. Koerner (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
When
- Ownership Date
- before April 8, 1976
- Acquisition Date
- on April 8, 1976
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Current Location
- Case 27
- Accession Number
- 0336/0120