Dish Item Number: A6719 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Copper colour dish with lobed edge and floral designs in relief on exterior.
History Of Use
Used as feast dish in the potlatch.
Narrative
This was purchased by Noquatal (Chief George) for use as a feast dish in potlatching. The choice of a copper colour is significant (J. Garner).
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
- 2270/0005