Sxwayxwey Wand Item Number: 1768/87 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Carved wooden Sxwayxwey wand. Carved into the shape of a crouching animal with an open mouth, tapering to a long point at the tail end. Made of plain, smooth wood except where traces of old paint remain in carved indentations.
Narrative
Tom Richardson said he purchased this at an antique store in Courtenay, B.C.
Cultural Context
ceremonial; Sxwayxwey dance
Item History
- Made in Comox, British Columbia, Canada
- Owned by Thomas R. Richardson before 1998
- Owned by Frances M. Richardson before November 18, 1998
- Received from Frances M. Richardson (Donor) on November 18, 1998
What
Who
- Culture
- Coast Salish: K'omoks
- Previous Owner
- Thomas R. Richardson and Frances M. Richardson
- Received from
- Frances M. Richardson (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Comox, British Columbia, Canada
When
- Ownership Date
- before 1998 and before November 18, 1998
- Acquisition Date
- on November 18, 1998
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 1768/0087