Necklace Item Number: 1550/1 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
White, black, red and blue beaded necklace with beaded fringe at the bottom. Necklace is comprised of a single band of beading, with repeated imagery of a whale pursued by whalers. Above the beaded fringe at the bottom of the necklace is a large image of a thunderbird with outstretched wings.
Item History
- Made by Marion Louie (Maker) in Ucluelet, British Columbia, Canada before February 1992
- Owned by Marion Louie before October 26, 1992
- Received from Marion Louie (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source) on October 26, 1992
What
- Name
- Necklace
- Identification Number
- 1550/1
- Type of Item
- necklace
- Material
- glass and polyester fibre
- Overall
- height 51.0 cm, width 6.0 cm, depth 0.5 cm
Who
- Culture
- Nuu-chah-nulth
- Creator
- Marion Louie (Maker)
- Previous Owner
- Marion Louie
- Received from
- Marion Louie (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Ucluelet, British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- before February 1992
- Ownership Date
- before October 26, 1992
- Acquisition Date
- on October 26, 1992
Other
- Item Classes
- beadwork
- Condition
- excellent
- Current Location
- Case 9
- Accession Number
- 1550/0001