Ornament Item Number: A2479 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Bone, incised on convex side with a design of a fish or sea creature. Small hole drilled through one side.
History Of Use
Probably made by a shaman to decorate his dancing apron or to wear as a pendant?
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada
- Owned by Walter C. Koerner before April 8, 1976
- Received from Walter C. Koerner (Donor) on April 8, 1976
What
Who
- Culture
- Northwest Coast
- Previous Owner
- Walter C. Koerner
- Received from
- Walter C. Koerner (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
When
- Ownership Date
- before April 8, 1976
- Acquisition Date
- on April 8, 1976
Other
- Item Classes
- carvings & sculpture
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0336/0111