Figure Item Number: 2603/7 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Small, black, carved figure, depicting the head and upper body of a humanoid figure, with a tall fin-like protrusion on its head. The fin has further fin-like appendages on its sides. The figure's teeth are jagged. Mounted on rectangular base. Inscription on back: "Skidegate 69 McGuire".
Item History
- Made by Pat McGuire (Maker) in Skidegate, British Columbia, Canada during 1969
- Owned by Alan Pierce before November 28, 2003
- Received from Alan F. Pierce (Donor) on November 28, 2003
What
- Name
- Figure
- Identification Number
- 2603/7
- Type of Item
- figure
- Material
- argillite stone and glaze
- Overall
- height 12.9 cm, width 2.5 cm, depth 3.6 cm
Who
- Culture
- Haida
- Creator
- Pat McGuire (Maker)
- Previous Owner
- Alan Pierce
- Received from
- Alan F. Pierce (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Skidegate, British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- during 1969
- Ownership Date
- before November 28, 2003
- Acquisition Date
- on November 28, 2003
Other
- Item Classes
- carvings & sculpture
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 2603/0007