Dish Item Number: A6716 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Lobed edge dish in copper iridescent colours. Lines radiate from centre. Scalloped edge.
History Of Use
Potlatch serving dish. Used as a feast dish in the potlatch.
Narrative
This was purchased by Noquatal (Chief George) for use as a feast dish in potlatching. The choice of the copper colour is significant (J. Garner, 1962).
Item History
- Made before 1962
- Collected in Blunden Harbour, British Columbia, Canada and Ba'as, British Columbia, Canada
- Owned by Chief George
- Owned by James C. Garner before August 15, 1962
- Received from H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and James C. Garner (Seller) on August 15, 1962
What
Who
- Culture
- Kwakwaka'wakw
- Previous Owner
- Chief George and James C. Garner
- Received from
- H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and James C. Garner (Seller)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Collected in
- Blunden Harbour, British Columbia, Canada and Ba'as, British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- before 1962
- Ownership Date
- before August 15, 1962
- Acquisition Date
- on August 15, 1962
Other
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 39
- Accession Number
- 2270/0002