Sxwayxwey Ornament Item Number: A9336 a-f from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Set of feather ornaments. Consists of a string with feathers tied along its length and several smaller ornaments made of groups of feathers tied together at their quill ends.
History Of Use
Used to decorate the cape of the sxwayxwey dancer.
Cultural Context
ceremonial; Sxwayxwey dance
Narrative
From a set of Sxwayxwey regalia, purchased by Howard Roloff from the owner in Westholme, c. 1970.
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
- 0127/0008