Sxwayxwey Storage Chest Item Number: A9337 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Rectangular wooden chest with metal hinges on lid and leather handles on sides; nailed together and painted black. Lid is made from two planks of wood.
History Of Use
Used to hold Sxwayxwey regalia.
Cultural Context
ceremonial; Sxwayxwey dance
Item History
- Made in Quamichan, British Columbia, Canada
- Owned by Howard Roloff before November 1970
- Received from Howard Roloff (Seller) and Florence Fyfe-Smith (Funding source) during November 1970
What
Who
- Culture
- Coast Salish: Quwutsun'
- Previous Owner
- Howard Roloff
- Received from
- Howard Roloff (Seller) and Florence Fyfe-Smith (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Quamichan, British Columbia, Canada
When
- Ownership Date
- before November 1970
- Acquisition Date
- during November 1970
Other
- Accession Number
- 0127/0009