Power Board Item Number: A6470 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Wooden figure made out of an old box consisting of a duntsik or power board used in winter dances. The design is cutout with Northwest Coast stylized forms and outlined in black paint. The image represented is a sisiutl with its curled horns protruding from the top; a human figure in the middle and a bird ? at the bottom. The board used to be in one piece but was cut and is currently in five bound together with sections of post and hole along with metal wiring.
Iconographic Meaning
Spirit board. Represents double-headed serpent, Sisyulh, the treasure, dLugwala, of a Tuxwit dancer.
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada before 1954
- Collected in Smith Inlet, British Columbia, Canada and Takus, British Columbia, Canada
- Owned by Chief Edward Walkus before June 10, 1954
- Received from H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and Chief Edward Walkus (Seller) on June 10, 1954
What
Who
- Culture
- Kwakwaka'wakw
- Previous Owner
- Chief Edward Walkus
- Received from
- H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and Chief Edward Walkus (Seller)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
- Collected in
- Smith Inlet, British Columbia, Canada and Takus, British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- before 1954
- Ownership Date
- before June 10, 1954
- Acquisition Date
- on June 10, 1954
Other
- Condition
- poor
- Accession Number
- 1976/0002