Model Drum Item Number: A2.240 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Miniature drum; circular, open on bottom, frame secured with copper rivets. Projecting piece at one side resembles a walrus head with one tusk.
Cultural Context
possibly the type used by a shaman.
Item History
- Made in Alaska, USA
- Collected between 1950 and 1962
- Owned by Edith Bevan Cross before July 30, 1962
- Received from Edith Bevan Cross (Seller) and H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) on July 30, 1962
What
Who
- Culture
- Inuit
- Previous Owner
- Edith Bevan Cross
- Received from
- Edith Bevan Cross (Seller) and H. R. MacMillan (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Alaska, USA
When
- Collection Date
- between 1950 and 1962
- Ownership Date
- before July 30, 1962
- Acquisition Date
- on July 30, 1962
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0081/0161