Ladle Item Number: A3802 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Ladle carved from one piece of wood. Deep bowl with flat bottom and pointed tip. The end of the handle is in the form of a Dzunuk'wa figure's head with a slightly flattened face, recessed eyes, pursed lips and stylized ears with several curved grooves.
History Of Use
Feast ladle
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada before 1952
- Collected in Kingcome Inlet, British Columbia, Canada and Ukwanalis, British Columbia, Canada
- Owned by Luisa Dawson before March 11, 1952
- Received from Luisa Dawson (Seller) and H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) on March 11, 1952
What
Who
- Culture
- Kwakwaka'wakw
- Previous Owner
- Luisa Dawson
- Received from
- Luisa Dawson (Seller) and H. R. MacMillan (Funding source)
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 1952
- Ownership Date
- before March 11, 1952
- Acquisition Date
- on March 11, 1952
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Current Location
- Case 39
- Accession Number
- 1888/0004