Blanket Pin Item Number: A8178 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Narrow bone pin, cylindrical in shape, with a polished appearance. One end is pointed while the other has a small oval shaped knob created by a groove that encircles the end of the pin.
History Of Use
Small bone and wood pins were used to secure blankets and other garments, and were occassionally used for hair ornaments. They are also sometimes used by women spirit dancers to secure their costumes.
Cultural Context
jewelry; adornment; status
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada
- Collected in Cadboro Bay, British Columbia, Canada ? during 1950
- 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: Saanich
- 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
- Cadboro Bay, British Columbia, Canada ?
When
- Collection Date
- during 1950
- Ownership Date
- before July 30, 1962
- Acquisition Date
- on July 30, 1962
Other
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 3
- Accession Number
- 0081/0166