Baton Item Number: A8434 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Drum baton or beater. Plain brown wood cylindrical baton that tapers downward to an outward flaring handle end.
History Of Use
Used by singers to beat time on a log, during ceremonial dances.
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada
- Collected in Smith Inlet, British Columbia, Canada and Takus, British Columbia, Canada
- Owned by James Walkus before June 1964
- Received from H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and James Walkus (Seller) during June 1964
What
Who
- Culture
- Kwakwaka'wakw
- Previous Owner
- James Walkus
- Received from
- H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and James Walkus (Seller)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
- Collected in
- Smith Inlet, British Columbia, Canada and Takus, British Columbia, Canada
When
- Ownership Date
- before June 1964
- Acquisition Date
- during June 1964
Other
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 27
- Accession Number
- 0105/0008