Ladle Item Number: A7284 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
A dark brown ladle that has a deep bowl and a small handle carved in the form of an animal head. The exterior of the bowl has a grooved v-line from the neck down along the sides. The animal's head has round, cream-coloured inset eyes (beads) surrounded by a plain carved circle, slight ears and forehead, a nose with nostrils, and a mouth.
Narrative
Said to have been collected by Donald MacKay while he was the Indian Commissioner for BC, 1937-1948.
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada between 1840 and 1860
- Collected between 1937 and 1948
- Owned by Donald M. MacKay
- Owned by Marion MacKay before February 13, 1961
- Received from Marion MacKay (Seller) and H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) on February 13, 1961
What
Who
- Culture
- Heiltsuk
- Previous Owner
- Donald M. MacKay and Marion MacKay
- Received from
- Marion MacKay (Seller) and H. R. MacMillan (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- between 1840 and 1860
- Collection Date
- between 1937 and 1948
- Ownership Date
- before February 13, 1961
- Acquisition Date
- on February 13, 1961
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0044/0003