Sxwayxwey Bullrush Bundle Item Number: A9332 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Bundle created from bullrush or cat-tail fibres with a wooden skewer concealed within its centre. The wooden skewer measures 6 1/4 inches in length. The bundle is tied in several sections with string.
History Of Use
Worn at the back of the carved bird of the sxwayxwey mask. Serves as an anchor for feather ornaments and wands.
Cultural Context
ceremonial; Sxwayxwey dance
Item History
- Made in Quamichan, British Columbia, Canada
- Owned by Howard Roloff before November 1970
- Received from Howard Roloff (Seller) and Florence Fyfe-Smith (Funding source) during November 1970
What
- Name
- Sxwayxwey Bullrush Bundle
- Identification Number
- A9332
- Type of Item
- bundle
- Material
- wood, fibre and cat-tail grass ?
- Manufacturing Technique
- tied
- Overall
- height 8.5 in, width 2.0 in
Who
- Culture
- Coast Salish: Quwutsun'
- Previous Owner
- Howard Roloff
- Received from
- Howard Roloff (Seller) and Florence Fyfe-Smith (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Quamichan, British Columbia, Canada
When
- Ownership Date
- before November 1970
- Acquisition Date
- during November 1970
Other
- Accession Number
- 0127/0004