Figure Item Number: A7861 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Figure representing a duck with a metal rod and wooden handle inserted into the underside of the duck's belly. The figure is painted with red, black and yellow. Brass sheet metal has been attached underneath each wing and twice around the neck.
History Of Use
Used at a ceremonial dance
Item History
- Made in Kyuquot, British Columbia, Canada
- Collected during 1961
- Owned by Chief Emil Jules
- Owned by Edward F. Meade before October 11, 1961
- Received from H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and Edward F. Meade (Seller) on October 11, 1961
What
Who
- Culture
- Nuu-chah-nulth: Kyuquot
- Previous Owner
- Chief Emil Jules and Edward F. Meade
- Received from
- H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and Edward F. Meade (Seller)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Kyuquot, British Columbia, Canada
When
- Collection Date
- during 1961
- Ownership Date
- before October 11, 1961
- Acquisition Date
- on October 11, 1961
Other
- Item Classes
- carvings & sculpture
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0064/0012