Figure Item Number: A11507 c from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Carved stone, seated figure with missing head. Two faces decorate the bottom on the front and back.
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
shamanistic; archaeological
Narrative
See Duff 1956, ABC No. 5, pg. 36, Plate II.
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
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
- Item Classes
- carvings & sculpture
- Condition
- fair
- Current Location
- Case 6
- Accession Number
- 0081/0452