Knife Item Number: A4032 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Knife composed of a worn chisel. Chisel is fitted through a slot at one end. Exterior of slot is embellished by a carved representation of a monster-like creature. Creature has a tuft of human hair on his head. Long handle is attached to the head and blade. Knob at the end of the handle has a hollowed hole and is in the shape of a human head(?).
History Of Use
Ceremonial knife for the cutting of a copper.
Narrative
Part of the ceremonial ragalia of the late Chief Harry Mountain.
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada before 1952
- Collected in Village Island, British Columbia, Canada and 'Mimkwamlis, British Columbia, Canada
- Owned by Chief Harry Mountain before November 1952
- Owned by Alice Mountain before March 24, 1953
- Received from H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and Alice Mountain (Seller) on March 24, 1953
What
- Name
- Knife
- Identification Number
- A4032
- Type of Item
- knife
- Material
- wood, human hair and steel metal
- Manufacturing Technique
- carved, bored, painted and pegged
- Overall
- height 1.5 in, width 8.0 in, depth 10.5118 in
Who
- Culture
- Kwakwaka'wakw
- Previous Owner
- Chief Harry Mountain and 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 1952
- Ownership Date
- before November 1952 and before March 24, 1953
- Acquisition Date
- on March 24, 1953
Other
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 41
- Accession Number
- 2008/0002