Beaver Pendant Item Number: 1590/27 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Hollow brass beaver with bottom plate. Cross-hatching on tail. Engraved eyes and paws. Hole cut through nose. Has maker's stamp in a cartouche.
History Of Use
Animal imagery is a significant part of Woodland First Nations tradition, but no documented instance has been found of the use of animal effigies in trade. The place of effigies in Woodlands culture is not known.
Cultural Context
trade; personal ornamentation; political alliance
Item History
- Made by Robert Cruickshank (Manufacturer) in Montreal, Quebec, Canada between 1760 and 1821
- Owned by Kathleen E. Reif before September 9, 1993
- Received from Kathleen E. Reif (Donor) on September 9, 1993
What
Who
- Culture
- Eastern Woodlands
- Creator
- Robert Cruickshank (Manufacturer)
- Previous Owner
- Kathleen E. Reif
- Received from
- Kathleen E. Reif (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Montreal, Quebec, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- between 1760 and 1821
- Ownership Date
- before September 9, 1993
- Acquisition Date
- on September 9, 1993
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- excellent
- Accession Number
- 1590/0027