Head Ring Item Number: A7952 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Head ring made from four bands of cedar bark woven in a box-like pattern; bands are sewn together, one on top of the other. Centre of the ring is wrapped with a section of dried ermine skin, holding a bundle of cedar bark strips.
History Of Use
Used by Ts!eqa dancers.
Narrative
Collected by William Scow.
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada before 1962
- Collected in 'Yalis (Alert Bay), British Columbia, Canada during 1962
- Owned by William Scow
- Owned by Muse Antiques & Art Galleries before April 2, 1962
- Received from H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and Muse Antiques & Art Galleries (Seller) on April 2, 1962
What
- Name
- Head Ring
- Identification Number
- A7952
- Type of Item
- head ring
- Material
- cedar bark, ermine skin and fibre
- Manufacturing Technique
- woven and sewn
- Overall
- height 7.0 cm, width 31.0 cm, depth 23.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Kwakwaka'wakw
- Previous Owner
- William Scow and Muse Antiques & Art Galleries
- Received from
- H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and Muse Antiques & Art Galleries (Seller)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
- Collected in
- 'Yalis (Alert Bay), British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- before 1962
- Collection Date
- during 1962
- Ownership Date
- before April 2, 1962
- Acquisition Date
- on April 2, 1962
Other
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 26
- Accession Number
- 0068/0004