Beaver Pendant Item Number: 1590/43 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Beaver with hollow body, soldered bottom plate. Cartouche stamped on middle of the back. Hole at tip of head.
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
personal ornamentation
Item History
- Made in Canada ? or USA ? between 1760 and 1821
- Owned by Kathleen E. Reif before September 9, 1993
- Received from Kathleen E. Reif (Donor) on September 9, 1993
What
- Name
- Beaver Pendant
- Identification Number
- 1590/43
- Type of Item
- pendant
- Material
- copper metal
- Manufacturing Technique
- cut, soldered and hammered
- Overall
- height 1.6 cm, width 4.2 cm
Who
- Culture
- Eastern Woodlands
- Previous Owner
- Kathleen E. Reif
- Received from
- Kathleen E. Reif (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Canada ? or USA ?
When
- Creation Date
- between 1760 and 1821
- Ownership Date
- before September 9, 1993
- Acquisition Date
- on September 9, 1993
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 1590/0043