Neck Ring Item Number: A7951 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Red cedar bark woven in four strands to form a four-sided chain-like ring. The object consists of two such rings sewn together. Bundles of light cedar bark stripes are attached to the ring in four places with thin pieces of hide.
History Of Use
Worn by Hamats!a who no longer dances. Also in Tlha'sala (C. George, 1966). Used by those who look after Ts!eqa (T. Johnson, 1966). Neck ring of shaman: paxala (D. Hawkins, 1966).
Narrative
Collected by William Scow.
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada before 1962
- Collected in Gilford Island, British Columbia, Canada and Gwa'yasdam's, British Columbia, Canada
- Owned by William Scow
- Owned by Muse Antiques & Art Galleries before April 2, 1962
- Received from H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and Muse Antiques & Art Galleries (Seller) on April 2, 1962
What
Who
- Culture
- Kwakwaka'wakw
- Previous Owner
- William Scow and Muse Antiques & Art Galleries
- Received from
- H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and Muse Antiques & Art Galleries (Seller)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
- Collected in
- Gilford Island, British Columbia, Canada and Gwa'yasdam's, British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- before 1962
- Ownership Date
- before April 2, 1962
- Acquisition Date
- on April 2, 1962
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Current Location
- Case 35
- Accession Number
- 0068/0003