Neck Ring Item Number: A8231 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Thick, neck ring consisting of layers of shredded cedar bark wrapped around itself to create a circular shape. On top of the cedar wrap is finely twisted cedar bark rope laid parallel and woven together. An additional sash of the same material is bound onto the ring by a plated cedar bark collar. Sewn to this sash are small, rectangular strips of hide. There is a piece of eagle down intertwined in the weaving.
Cultural Context
part of a dancer's outfit.
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada
- Collected in Aiyansh, British Columbia, Canada
- Owned by Wilhelm Helmer before November 10, 1962
- Received from Wilhelm Helmer (Seller) and H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) on November 10, 1962
What
Who
- Culture
- Nisga'a
- Previous Owner
- Wilhelm Helmer
- Received from
- Wilhelm Helmer (Seller) and H. R. MacMillan (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
- Collected in
- Aiyansh, British Columbia, Canada
When
- Ownership Date
- before November 10, 1962
- Acquisition Date
- on November 10, 1962
Other
- Condition
- poor
- Accession Number
- 0086/0005