Bracelet Item Number: 2776/2 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Wide silver cuff bracelet carved in a sea beaver design, that runs all around the outer surface.
Narrative
Restored and re-engraved by Bill Reid while he owned it, c. 1980.
Specific Techniques
Made from hammered silver coins.
Iconographic Meaning
The design on this bracelet is thought to represent the supernatural being referred to as Sea Beaver.
Item History
- Made by Charles Edenshaw (Maker) in Haida Gwaii, British Columbia, Canada during 1880
- Owned by Charles Edenshaw
- Owned by Bill Reid before December 4, 2009
- Received from Bill Reid (Donor) on December 4, 2009
What
- Name
- Bracelet
- Identification Number
- 2776/2
- Type of Item
- bracelet
- Material
- silver metal
- Overall
- height 4.4 cm, width 6.7 cm, depth 5.7 cm
Who
- Culture
- Haida
- Creator
- Charles Edenshaw (Maker)
- Previous Owner
- Charles Edenshaw and Bill Reid
- Received from
- Bill Reid (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Haida Gwaii, British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- during 1880
- Ownership Date
- before December 4, 2009
- Acquisition Date
- on December 4, 2009
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 14
- Accession Number
- 2776/0002