Frontlet Item Number: A2179 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Frontlet featuring an anthropomorphic squatting figure with raised palms. Piece is painted red, except for face and palm of hands. Abalone shell inlay around the border and on eyes and mouth.
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada
- Collected in Lakalzap, British Columbia, Canada 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
- Frontlet
- Identification Number
- A2179
- Type of Item
- frontlet
- Material
- alder wood ?, abalone shell and paint
- Overall
- height 2.0 in, width 6.0 in, depth 7.9921 in
Who
- Culture
- Nisga'a
- 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
- Collected in
- Lakalzap, British Columbia, Canada
When
- Collection Date
- between 1893 and 1934
- Ownership Date
- before November 1948
- Acquisition Date
- during November 1948
Other
- Condition
- excellent
- Current Location
- Case 17
- Accession Number
- 1960/0297