Figure Item Number: A5296 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Octopus figure consisting of a stuffed light brown cloth with circular, bone button eyes and braided cedar bark tentacles. The cloth forms a round head and a square shaped neck, the fabric has remnants of red colouring. The mouth is triangular in shape and made with a strip of braided cedar bark. Small strips of skin are sewn around the cedar bark tentacles at the top and bottom of each braid. A few small pieces of feather are adhered to the skin.
History Of Use
This was probably held by a dancer during the winter dances of the Nuu-chah-nulth (Ron Hamilton, Port Alberni). Probably not shaman's paraphernalia.
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada
- Owned by Walter C. Koerner before 1972
- Received from Walter C. Koerner (Donor) during 1972
What
Who
- Culture
- Nuu-chah-nulth
- Previous Owner
- Walter C. Koerner
- Received from
- Walter C. Koerner (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
When
- Ownership Date
- before 1972
- Acquisition Date
- during 1972
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 0160/0047