Sxwayxwey Storage Box Item Number: A9337 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Rectangular wooden box with metal hinges on lid and leather handles on sides. Box is nailed together and painted black. Lid is made from two planks of wood.
History Of Use
Used to hold Sxwayxwey regalia.
Cultural Context
ceremonial; Sxwayxwey dance
Item History
- Made in Quamichan, 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
- Quamichan, British Columbia, Canada
When
- Ownership Date
- before November 1970
- Acquisition Date
- during November 1970
Other
- Accession Number
- 0127/0009