Fragment: Bowl Item Number: A11536 c from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Fragment of a zoomorphic soapstone bowl with head and forelegs, possibly representing a bear.
History Of Use
Anthropomorphic and zoomorphic stone bowls appear in the archaeological record in Southwestern British Columbia during the Marpole Culture Phase, 2400-1600 years ago. They are thought to be associated with shamanic ritual and ceremonial life.
Cultural Context
archaeological; ceremonial
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada
- Collected in North Saanich, British Columbia, Canada between 1950 and 1962
- Owned by Edith Bevan Cross before July 30, 1962
- Received from Edith Bevan Cross (Seller) and H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) on July 30, 1962
What
- Name
- Fragment: Bowl
- Identification Number
- A11536 c
- Type of Item
- bowl
- Material
- soapstone stone
- Manufacturing Technique
- carved
- Overall
- height 2.5 in, width 4.0 in, depth 5.0 in
Who
- Culture
- Coast Salish
- Previous Owner
- Edith Bevan Cross
- Received from
- Edith Bevan Cross (Seller) and H. R. MacMillan (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
- Collected in
- North Saanich, British Columbia, Canada
When
- Collection Date
- between 1950 and 1962
- Ownership Date
- before July 30, 1962
- Acquisition Date
- on July 30, 1962
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Current Location
- Case 6
- Accession Number
- 0081/0481