Shell Item Number: A4129 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Plain white clam shell that has slightly scalloped edges. Indented circular knob at the hinged edge.
History Of Use
Used as drinking vessel.
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada before 1953
- Collected in Hopetown, British Columbia, Canada and Hegam's, British Columbia, Canada
- Owned by George Williams before November 13, 1953
- Received from George Williams (Donor) on November 13, 1953
What
- Name
- Shell
- Identification Number
- A4129
- Type of Item
- shell
- Material
- clam shell
- Overall
- height 17.1 cm, width 14.0 cm, depth 5.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Kwakwaka'wakw
- Previous Owner
- George Williams
- Received from
- George Williams (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
- Collected in
- Hopetown, British Columbia, Canada and Hegam's, British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- before 1953
- Ownership Date
- before November 13, 1953
- Acquisition Date
- on November 13, 1953
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 2310/0001