Bracelet Item Number: Nb1.707 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Wide silver bracelet carved in the design of a split dogfish. Depicted is a creature with two large oval eyes, triangular shaped nose and mouth with sharp teeth displayed. The body has a dorsal and pectoral fin opposite each other while the tail fin is folded underneath. Fine crosshatching in negative space. Artist inscription inside.
Narrative
Listed as item number 132 in the catalogue "Bill Reid: a Retrospective Exhibition" (1974; Vancouver Art Gallery).
Item History
- Made by Bill Reid (Maker) in British Columbia, Canada during 1961
- Owned by Bessie FitzGerald before January 11, 1989
- Received from Bessie FitzGerald (Donor) on January 11, 1989
What
- Name
- Bracelet
- Identification Number
- Nb1.707
- Type of Item
- bracelet
- Material
- silver metal
- Overall
- height 3.7 cm, width 5.8 cm, depth 5.8 cm
Who
- Culture
- Haida
- Creator
- Bill Reid (Maker)
- Previous Owner
- Bessie FitzGerald
- Received from
- Bessie FitzGerald (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- during 1961
- Ownership Date
- before January 11, 1989
- Acquisition Date
- on January 11, 1989
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 1341/0006