Talisman Item Number: 644/1 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Long silver coloured forked object with three prongs at one end. Central prong is straight; prongs on either side are curved inwards. All tips are slightly pointed.
History Of Use
Talisman that would be placed on a building to ward off evil. A talisman is an object ascribed with power, generally to protect or heal the individual for whom it was made.
Item History
- Made in China
- Owned by Elizabeth L. Johnson before October 27, 1980
- Received from Elizabeth L. Johnson (Donor) on October 27, 1980
What
Who
- Culture
- Chinese
- Previous Owner
- Elizabeth L. Johnson
- Received from
- Elizabeth L. Johnson (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- China
When
- Ownership Date
- before October 27, 1980
- Acquisition Date
- on October 27, 1980
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 0644/0001