Skull Representation Item Number: A6309 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Ornament in the shape of a stylized green skull. The cheeks are slightly concave, and the wood tapers from the nose to the chin, thinnest at the chin. The eyes and nostrils are recessed circular holes. There is a length of orange-brown string attached to a metal loop at the chin.
History Of Use
Used as ornament on blanket worn by ghost dancer, lalulhalalh.
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada before 1953
- Collected in Village Island, British Columbia, Canada and 'Mimkwamlis, British Columbia, Canada
- Owned by Alice Mountain before November 10, 1953
- Received from H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and Alice Mountain (Seller) on November 10, 1953
What
Who
- Culture
- Kwakwaka'wakw
- Previous Owner
- Alice Mountain
- Received from
- H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and Alice Mountain (Seller)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
- Collected in
- Village Island, British Columbia, Canada and 'Mimkwamlis, British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- before 1953
- Ownership Date
- before November 10, 1953
- Acquisition Date
- on November 10, 1953
Other
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 24
- Accession Number
- 2012/0005