Bark Beater Item Number: A8165 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Long narrow club-like, beater with an elongated, cylindrical striking surface that tapers underneath to a rounded handle with a flat end. There is a drilled hole through the handle near the end.
History Of Use
This tool is used to break up cedar bark fibres. The bark, after being soaked in water, is layed on a hard surface and pounded with the bark beater. When it has dried it is softened by ruffling it.
Cultural Context
plant technology; weaving
Narrative
This bark beater once belonged to Mrs. Bartleman, who lived on the West Saanich Reserve. It may have originated in that community, however the old museum ledger noted it as having a Squamish origin?
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada
- Collected in West Saanich, British Columbia, Canada ? during 1950
- Owned by Mrs. Bartleman
- 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
- Mrs. Bartleman and 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
- West Saanich, British Columbia, Canada ?
When
- Collection Date
- during 1950
- Ownership Date
- before July 30, 1962
- Acquisition Date
- on July 30, 1962
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Current Location
- Case 4
- Accession Number
- 0081/0160