Sxwayxwey Collar Item Number: A9330 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Collar made of blue flannel with an embroidered floral design in red, yellow, green. Bottom edge of collar is frayed.
History Of Use
To be worn around a sxwayxwey mask. Feathers are attached behind the collar so that only tips protrude.
Cultural Context
ceremonial; Sxwayxwey dance
Narrative
From a set of Sxwayxwey regalia purchased by Howard Roloff from the owner in Westholme, c. 1970.
Item History
- Made in Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada ?
- Collected in Westholme, 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 Collar
- Identification Number
- A9330
- Type of Item
- collar
- Material
- eagle feather, cotton fibre ? and wool fibre ?
- Manufacturing Technique
- sewn and embroidered
- Overall
- height 69.0 cm, width 18.0 cm
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
- Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada ?
- Collected in
- Westholme, British Columbia, Canada
When
- Ownership Date
- before November 1970
- Acquisition Date
- during November 1970
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Accession Number
- 0127/0002