Skin Item Number: K4.342 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Skunk skin that has been folded in half. Skin has black and white fur on outside. Tail protrudes from one end of the folded skin.
Cultural Context
probably worn by shaman or medicine man.
Item History
- Made in Angola
- Collected during 1950
- Owned by Anne E. Copithorne before November 14, 1973
- Received from Anne E. Copithorne (Donor) on November 14, 1973
What
- Name
- Skin
- Identification Number
- K4.342
- Type of Item
- skin
- Material
- skunk skin
- Manufacturing Technique
- skinned and cured
- Overall
- height 30.0 cm, width 24.0 cm, depth 4.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Southern African
- Previous Owner
- Anne E. Copithorne
- Received from
- Anne E. Copithorne (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Angola
When
- Collection Date
- during 1950
- Ownership Date
- before November 14, 1973
- Acquisition Date
- on November 14, 1973
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0251/0072