Headdress Item Number: A6219 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Wooden eagle headdress carved in high relief with a large, protruding curved beak. Cedar bark fringe covers the crown. Cording attached at the back. Painted in orange, red, white and black.
Item History
- Made by Charlie George Sr. ? (Maker) in British Columbia, Canada before 1953
- Collected in Smith Inlet, British Columbia, Canada and Takus, British Columbia, Canada
- Owned by Chief Edward Walkus before September 25, 1953
- Received from H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and Chief Edward Walkus (Seller) on September 25, 1953
What
Who
- Culture
- Kwakwaka'wakw
- Creator
- Charlie George Sr. ? (Maker)
- 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 1953
- Ownership Date
- before September 25, 1953
- Acquisition Date
- on September 25, 1953
Other
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 27
- Accession Number
- 1975/0007