Neck Ring Item Number: A1753 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Small twisted coils are wound over a large coil of cedar bark. The back of the ring is coilied with lighter-coloured material. The front of the ring has multiple strands hanging down.
History Of Use
Used in cannibal dance (according to Raley catalogue).
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada
- Collected in Nass River, British Columbia, Canada between 1893 and 1934
- Owned by George Henry Raley before November 1948
- Received from H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and George Henry Raley (Seller) during November 1948
What
- Name
- Neck Ring
- Identification Number
- A1753
- Type of Item
- neck ring
- Material
- cedar bark
- Overall
- height 51.0 cm, width 25.0 cm, depth 2.7 cm
Who
- Culture
- Nisga'a
- Previous Owner
- George Henry Raley
- Received from
- H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and George Henry Raley (Seller)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
- Collected in
- Nass River, British Columbia, Canada
When
- Collection Date
- between 1893 and 1934
- Ownership Date
- before November 1948
- Acquisition Date
- during November 1948
Other
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 17
- Accession Number
- 1960/0170