Wand Item Number: A7961 g-k from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Five wands made of eagle wings: g) is composed of dark brown and orange-brown feathers with a small brass bell (without the clapper) attached by yarn to the quills of the wing; h) is composed of mottled brown and grey feathers; i) is composed of off-white feathers; j) is composed of grey-brown and dark brown feathers; k) is composed of off-white feathers. (Only 2 wands are on display, the rest are in storage.)
Narrative
Collected by Wilhelm Helmer in Kispiox.
Cultural Context
Part of a shaman's bundle containing all the apparatus for the healing ceremony. Kept by the daughter of the deceased shaman.
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada
- Collected in Kispiox, British Columbia, Canada during 1962
- Owned by Wilhelm Helmer before April 1962
- Received from Wilhelm Helmer (Seller) and H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) during April 1962
What
- Name
- Wand
- Identification Number
- A7961 g-k
- Type of Item
- wand
- Material
- eagle wing, fibre and brass metal
- Manufacturing Technique
- tied
- Overall
- height 32.0 cm, width 9.5 cm, depth 3.5 cm
Who
- Culture
- Gitxsan
- Previous Owner
- Wilhelm Helmer
- Received from
- Wilhelm Helmer (Seller) and H. R. MacMillan (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
- Collected in
- Kispiox, British Columbia, Canada
When
- Collection Date
- during 1962
- Ownership Date
- before April 1962
- Acquisition Date
- during April 1962
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Current Location
- Case 26
- Accession Number
- 0076/0001 g-k