Harpoon Item Number: A7475 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Long, wooden, carved harpoon with a V-shaped, killer whale tail painted black with white and red edging on top. The cylindrical shaped base is painted red with a black bottom and a large metal spike protruding out.
History Of Use
Used at potlatches to "destroy" property displayed before distribution. By this gesture, chief indicates that his property is of no value to him and may be salvaged or picked up by any one (G. Glendale, 1974).
Narrative
Collected by E.F. Meade during trip to Kwakwaka'wakw Islands.
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada before 1961
- Collected in New Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada and Tzadzis'nukwame', British Columbia, Canada
- 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
- 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
- Collected in
- New Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada and Tzadzis'nukwame', British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- before 1961
- Ownership Date
- before May 1961
- Acquisition Date
- during May 1961
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0049/0005