Towkwid Puppet Item Number: A3411 a-b from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Two puppets (parts a-b) in the shape of human figures attached to each other with a string cord around their necks. Both have carved, wooded heads decorated with green, red and black paint. The heads are tied onto stuffed white cloth bodies with red cloth ties at the ends of each body part and around the waste. Part b has a black moustache.
History Of Use
Used as performance props in Tuxvʔit dances; represent Nuɫṃgila (make crazy or foolish).
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada before 1931
- Collected in Bella Bella, British Columbia, Canada and 'Qvuqvai, British Columbia, Canada between 1914 and 1931
- Owned by George E. Darby before 1931
- Received from George E. Darby (Seller) and U.B.C. Class of 1931 (Funding source) during 1931
What
Who
- Culture
- Heiltsuk
- Previous Owner
- George E. Darby
- Received from
- George E. Darby (Seller) and U.B.C. Class of 1931 (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
- Collected in
- Bella Bella, British Columbia, Canada and 'Qvuqvai, British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- before 1931
- Collection Date
- between 1914 and 1931
- Ownership Date
- before 1931
- Acquisition Date
- during 1931
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Current Location
- Case 11
- Accession Number
- 1911/0047 a-b