Head Ring Item Number: A1747 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Head ring made from twined strands of cedar bark wrapped around cloth; bundle of cedar bark strips are attached horizontally at the front with vertical banding.
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada
- Collected between 1893 and 1934
- Owned by George Henry Raley before November 1948
- Received from H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and George Henry Raley (Seller) during November 1948
What
- Name
- Head Ring
- Identification Number
- A1747
- Type of Item
- head ring
- Material
- cedar bark and fibre
- Manufacturing Technique
- twisted and tied
- Overall
- height 7.0 cm, diameter 20.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Northwest Coast
- Previous Owner
- George Henry Raley
- Received from
- H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and George Henry Raley (Seller)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
When
- Collection Date
- between 1893 and 1934
- Ownership Date
- before November 1948
- Acquisition Date
- during November 1948
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 1960/0165