Speaker's Staff Item Number: 3656/19 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Speaking staff. The carved figures are: a killer whale, eagle with folded wings, seated wolf, and raven with long down-turned beak and folded wings. The lower section is plain and cylindrical, slightly tapering in towards the base.
Narrative
Inscription in ink on back: "Talking Stick. Carved by Gerry Dudoward. Tsymsyen Nation 11/85. Killer Whale. Eagle. Wolf. Raven."
Item History
- Made by Gerry Dudoward (Maker) in British Columbia, Canada during 1985
- Owned by Fraser Ross Sharp before December 8, 2023
- Received from Fraser Ross Sharp (Donor) on December 8, 2023
What
Who
- Culture
- Tsimshian
- Creator
- Gerry Dudoward (Maker)
- Previous Owner
- Fraser Ross Sharp
- Received from
- Fraser Ross Sharp (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- during 1985
- Ownership Date
- before December 8, 2023
- Acquisition Date
- on December 8, 2023
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 3656/0019