Sxwayxwey Storage Chest Item Number: A9337 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Rectangular wooden chest with metal hinges on lid and leather handles on sides; nailed together and painted black. Lid is made from two planks of wood.
History Of Use
Used to hold Sxwayxwey regalia.
Narrative
This storage chest was purchased with the associated Sxwayxwey regalia inside it, by Howard Roloff, from the owner.
Item History
- Made in Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada ?
- Collected in Westholme, British Columbia, Canada
- Owned by Howard Roloff before November 1970
- Received from Howard Roloff (Seller) and Florence Fyfe-Smith (Funding source) during November 1970
What
Who
- Culture
- Coast Salish: Quwutsun'
- Previous Owner
- Howard Roloff
- Received from
- Howard Roloff (Seller) and Florence Fyfe-Smith (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada ?
- Collected in
- Westholme, British Columbia, Canada
When
- Ownership Date
- before November 1970
- Acquisition Date
- during November 1970
Other
- Accession Number
- 0127/0009