Neck Ring Item Number: A7950 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Three long strips of woven cedar bark, joined lengthwise by stitching to create a wide, belt-like band; each strip is formed by four chains linked together. Ends are bound with skin. Three cedar tassels hang from each end.
History Of Use
Used by Ts!eqa dancer.
Narrative
Collected by William Scow.
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada before 1962
- Collected in 'Yalis (Alert Bay), 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
- Name
- Neck Ring
- Identification Number
- A7950
- Type of Item
- neck ring
- Material
- ermine skin and cedar bark
- Manufacturing Technique
- woven and tied
- Overall
- height 2.5 cm, width 239.0 cm, depth 7.0 cm
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
- 'Yalis (Alert Bay), British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- before 1962
- Ownership Date
- before April 2, 1962
- Acquisition Date
- on April 2, 1962
Other
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 26
- Accession Number
- 0068/0002