Knife Item Number: A8107 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Wooden knife, painted brown, with carved hilt and disc shape finial on the end of the handle. The blade widens in the centre then narrows to a point.
History Of Use
In his description of Coast Salish games of dexterity and strength, Elmendorf notes that: "Men of the same village danced the war dance at intercommunity potlatches, particularly when arriving as guests. The dance consisted of leaping in the air, making stabbing motions with a wooden knife held in each hand and shouting. Usually, although not necessarily, the dance was led by a professional warrior (1960:231)."
Cultural Context
potlatch; ceremonial
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada
- Collected in Duncan, British Columbia, Canada between 1950 and 1962
- Owned by Solwheymault Family
- 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: Quwutsun'
- Previous Owner
- Solwheymault Family 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
- Duncan, British Columbia, Canada
When
- Collection Date
- between 1950 and 1962
- Ownership Date
- before July 30, 1962
- Acquisition Date
- on July 30, 1962
Other
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 7
- Accession Number
- 0081/0038