Ceremonial Dagger Item Number: A3824 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Ceremonial wooden dagger in the shape of a wedge with a cylindrical handle. Top of handle is bulbous in shape and has two carved Dzunuk'wa heads on the end. Dzunuk'wa has prominent eye brown ridges, pursed lips, and deep inset cheeks. Worn edges are accented in red.
History Of Use
Ceremonial copper-breaking tool.
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada before 1952
- Collected in Gilford Island, British Columbia, Canada and Gwa'yasdam's, British Columbia, Canada
- Owned by Mrs. Hemus Johnson before June 26, 1952
- Received from Mrs. Hemus Johnson (Seller) and H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) on June 26, 1952
What
Who
- Culture
- Kwakwaka'wakw
- Previous Owner
- Mrs. Hemus Johnson
- Received from
- Mrs. Hemus Johnson (Seller) and H. R. MacMillan (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
- Collected in
- Gilford Island, British Columbia, Canada and Gwa'yasdam's, British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- before 1952
- Ownership Date
- before June 26, 1952
- Acquisition Date
- on June 26, 1952
Other
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 41
- Accession Number
- 2020/0001