Figure Item Number: A3688 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Human shape carved from wood, employing grain of wood for facial design.
Narrative
The Raley catalogue (1934) calls this: "Tsimpshean. Grave totem."
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada
- Collected 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
Who
- Culture
- Tsimshian
- 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
When
- Collection Date
- between 1893 and 1934
- Ownership Date
- before November 1948
- Acquisition Date
- during November 1948
Other
- Item Classes
- carvings & sculpture
- Condition
- poor
- Accession Number
- 1960/0407