Neck Ring Item Number: 2771/1 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Large, heavy iron neck ring in the shape of a coiled cedar neck ring. Thickness of coil narrows at the point where the two ends untwist to form a smooth hammered cold-work join.
Narrative
The donor said it was collected in the mid 1960s from a Tahltan village in the Stikine area.
Item History
- Made in Stikine, British Columbia, Canada ? between 1800 and 1850
- Collected during 1965
- Owned by Karl Kupka before October 21, 2009
- Received from Karl Kupka (Donor) on October 21, 2009
What
- Name
- Neck Ring
- Identification Number
- 2771/1
- Type of Item
- neck ring
- Material
- iron metal
- Overall
- height 2.0 cm, diameter 35.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Tahltan
- Previous Owner
- Karl Kupka
- Received from
- Karl Kupka (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Stikine, British Columbia, Canada ?
When
- Creation Date
- between 1800 and 1850
- Collection Date
- during 1965
- Ownership Date
- before October 21, 2009
- Acquisition Date
- on October 21, 2009
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 2771/0001