Neck ring Item Number: A6272 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Large cedar bark neck ring consisting of a framework made of twisted branches wrapped in beige, twine cloth then covered with red fabric. Covering the fabric are strips of cedar bark that bind the ring together. Keeping the cedar down are ties of string, cedar twine and strips of cloth. There are two sets of four tassels that hang down from the middle and bottom of the ring. One set consists of stripes of cedar bark, the other is twisted rope made of cotton sock-like material and red fabric. The bottom of the ring has a section of stripes of cedar bark that run horizontally.
History Of Use
Worn by q!uminawagas: rich woman, from Bella Bella; Hilhdzaqw (M. Johnson, 1966).
Narrative
Belonged to grandmother of M. Johnson.
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada before 1953
- 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
- Name
- Neck ring
- Identification Number
- A6272
- Type of Item
- neck ring
- Material
- wood, cedar bark and cotton fibre
- Manufacturing Technique
- sewn and wrapped
- Overall
- height 98.8 cm, width 58.1 cm, depth 16.4 cm
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
- before 1953
- Ownership Date
- before October 20, 1953
- Acquisition Date
- on October 20, 1953
Other
- Item Classes
- basketry; textiles
- Condition
- poor
- Accession Number
- 1992/0010