Neck Ring Item Number: A4122 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Slightly flattened ring tightly bound with twisted cedar bark cord. Tassels of fine three-strand cedar bark rope sewn to the ring in four places.
History Of Use
Long tassels indicate this is a Hamats!a neck ring (C. George, 1966).
Cultural Context
ceremonial
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada before 1952
- Collected in Hopetown, British Columbia, Canada and Hegam's, British Columbia, Canada
- Owned by Mrs. George Williams before October 1952
- Received from H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and Mrs. George Williams (Seller) during October 1952
What
Who
- Culture
- Kwakwaka'wakw
- Previous Owner
- Mrs. George Williams
- Received from
- H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and Mrs. George Williams (Seller)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
- Collected in
- Hopetown, British Columbia, Canada and Hegam's, British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- before 1952
- Ownership Date
- before October 1952
- Acquisition Date
- during October 1952
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Current Location
- Case 26
- Accession Number
- 1923/0002