Bowl Item Number: 3194/18 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Bowl is made from the burl growth of a tree. It is round, with low, uneven edges that flare widely, and a thick, rounded base. Burl has been smoothed and shows the grain of the wood. Small cracks cover both the interior and exterior in rough, linear patterns. A hole has been made in the side of the bowl, with a fine cotton rope looped through.
Narrative
Robert Gale's grandfather was a missionary and principal of St. Paul's School at Cardston, Alberta, on the Blood Reserve. This bowl was said to have been given to his grandfather in 1904 by the local Chief.
Item History
- Made in Alberta, Canada during 1904
- Collected in Cardston, Alberta, Canada between 1904 and 1910
- Owned by Hattie May Gale before 1968
- Owned by Karen Gale and Robert Gale before August 15, 2016
- Received from Robert Gale (Donor) and Karen Gale (Donor) on August 15, 2016
What
- Name
- Bowl
- Identification Number
- 3194/18
- Type of Item
- bowl
- Material
- wood and cotton fibre
- Overall
- height 8.5 cm, diameter 23.5 cm
Who
- Culture
- Kainai
- Previous Owner
- Hattie May Gale, Karen Gale and Robert Gale
- Received from
- Robert Gale (Donor) and Karen Gale (Donor)
Where
When
- Creation Date
- during 1904
- Collection Date
- between 1904 and 1910
- Ownership Date
- before 1968 and before August 15, 2016
- Acquisition Date
- on August 15, 2016
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 3194/0018