Head Ring Item Number: A6267 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Coiled cedar bark head ring with four carved wooden skulls attached to sides of headdress; skulls are painted white. Four bundles of cedar bark strips are attached to the sides in between the skulls. Brown ribbon ties attached at the bottom.
History Of Use
Worn by ghost dancer, lalulhalalh (C. George, 1966).
Narrative
"Probably over 100 years old," (T. Johnson, 1966).
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada during 1870
- Collected in Hope Island, British Columbia, Canada and Xwamdasbe', British Columbia, Canada
- Owned by Chief Jim Humchitt before October 20, 1953
- Received from Chief Jim Humchitt (Seller) and H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) on October 20, 1953
What
Who
- Culture
- Kwakwaka'wakw
- Previous Owner
- Chief Jim Humchitt
- Received from
- Chief Jim Humchitt (Seller) and H. R. MacMillan (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
- Collected in
- Hope Island, British Columbia, Canada and Xwamdasbe', British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- during 1870
- Ownership Date
- before October 20, 1953
- Acquisition Date
- on October 20, 1953
Other
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 24
- Accession Number
- 1992/0005