Pendant Item Number: Nb1.760 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Carved silver pendant of a thunderbird. The bird looks to its right and has its wings raised so they meet above its head. There is a small loop at this point. Inscription on back.
Narrative
Williams called this a thunderbird although the design seems to be based on the traditional American eagle. Arthur Adams was Francis Williams' first teacher in Haida carving.
Item History
- Made by Arthur Adams (Maker) in Haida Gwaii, British Columbia, Canada during 1960
- Owned by Francis Williams and Amanda White before April 25, 2003
- Received from Francis Williams (Donor) and Amanda White (Donor) on April 25, 2003
What
- Name
- Pendant
- Identification Number
- Nb1.760
- Type of Item
- pendant
- Material
- silver metal
- Overall
- height 5.0 cm, width 4.4 cm, depth 0.1 cm
Who
- Culture
- Haida
- Creator
- Arthur Adams (Maker)
- Previous Owner
- Francis Williams and Amanda White
- Received from
- Francis Williams (Donor) and Amanda White (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Haida Gwaii, British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- during 1960
- Ownership Date
- before April 25, 2003
- Acquisition Date
- on April 25, 2003
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 14
- Accession Number
- 2577/0004