Frog Figure Item Number: A6200 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Wooden carving in the shape of a frog. Two arms extend in front of the figure. Colours are green, black, and red.
Iconographic Meaning
Represents treasure: dlugwe' of Tux'wid dancer, who "gives birth" to the frog.
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada before 1953
- Collected in Kingcome Inlet, British Columbia, Canada and Ukwanalis, British Columbia, Canada
- Owned by George Henry before July 7, 1953
- Received from George Henry (Seller) and H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) on July 7, 1953
What
Who
- Culture
- Kwakwaka'wakw
- Previous Owner
- George Henry
- Received from
- George Henry (Seller) and H. R. MacMillan (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
- Collected in
- Kingcome Inlet, British Columbia, Canada and Ukwanalis, British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- before 1953
- Ownership Date
- before July 7, 1953
- Acquisition Date
- on July 7, 1953
Other
- Item Classes
- carvings & sculpture
- Condition
- fair
- Current Location
- Case 24
- Accession Number
- 1942/0001