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Dance Apron

MOA: University of British Columbia

3656/9 a-c

Cedar bark apron (part a) and two separate ornaments (parts b-c); apron made up of two panels. Apron's waist band consists of braided cords with fringe inserted in between them at centre; all bound together with red-dyed bark. Braided cords continue into long ties on outer edges; end in bundles of tied off fringe. Panels are bound together at centre with red-dyed bark; short braided cords cross over one another in middle of apron. Ornaments are braided pieces of cedar bark with tied off fringe at base; great, black, and white feathers inserted along length.

  • Cultural Context

    Regalia.

  • Type of Item apron
  • Culture Northwest Coast
  • Material cedar bark, feather, dye, fibre
  • Measurements height 97.2 cm, width 44.0 cm (overall)
  • Previous Owner Fraser Ross Sharp
  • Received from Fraser Ross Sharp
  • Made in British Columbia
  • Ownership Date before December 8, 2023
  • Acquisition Date on December 8, 2023
  • Item Classes basketry
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3656/0009 a-c

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