Head Ring Item Number: A7961 b from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Head ring made from twisted cedar bark bound together at the ends with string.
Cultural Context
Part of a complete shaman's bundle containing all the apparatus for the healing ceremony.
Narrative
Kept by the daughter of the deceased shaman. Collected by Wilhelm Helmer in Kispiox.
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
- Head Ring
- Identification Number
- A7961 b
- Type of Item
- head ring
- Material
- cedar bark and fibre
- Manufacturing Technique
- twisted and bound
- Overall
- height 2.8 cm, diameter 23.5 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 b