Dish Item Number: A7455 a from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Rectangular shaped dish with flared sides. Shorter sides a convex, and longer sides are concave. Opposite ends have beaver head and tail carved as design; opposite sides have beaver sides as design.
Narrative
Purchased by Meade from Mrs. A.F. MacFarlane, who was housekeeper to the Gold Commisioner in Prince Rupert, circa 1900. He collected these items and she later acquired them.
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada before 1900
- Collected before 1900
- Owned by A. D. MacFarlane
- Owned by Edward F. Meade before May 1961
- Received from H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and Edward F. Meade (Seller) during May 1961
What
Who
- Culture
- Kwakwaka'wakw ?
- Previous Owner
- A. D. MacFarlane and Edward F. Meade
- Received from
- H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and Edward F. Meade (Seller)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- before 1900
- Collection Date
- before 1900
- Ownership Date
- before May 1961
- Acquisition Date
- during May 1961
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0050/0008 a