Walking Stick Item Number: A1618 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Wood walking stick with a human head carved on the proximal end. Face has recessed eyes with black brows above, a nose, black around the slightly open mouth, ears, and black hair.
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
- Name
- Walking Stick
- Identification Number
- A1618
- Type of Item
- walking stick
- Material
- wood and paint
- Manufacturing Technique
- carved and painted
- Overall
- height 85.1 cm, width 3.5 cm, depth 14.8 cm
Who
- Culture
- Northwest Coast
- 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
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 1960/0099