Ceremonial Dagger Item Number: A5262 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Wooden ceremonial dagger that has a four-sided point at one end, and a large hour-glass shaped handle on the other. A human face is carved on the top of the handle end.
History Of Use
Ceremonial copper-breaking tool. As Kwakwaka'wakw society became more affluent and the copper complex more elaborate, a wooden ceremonial version of the wedge was developed to ritually "kill" coppers.
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada
- Owned by Walter C. Koerner before 1972
- Received from Walter C. Koerner (Donor) during 1972
What
Who
- Culture
- Kwakwaka'wakw
- Previous Owner
- Walter C. Koerner
- Received from
- Walter C. Koerner (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
When
- Ownership Date
- before 1972
- Acquisition Date
- during 1972
Other
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 24
- Accession Number
- 0160/0014