Bracelet Item Number: 2882/1 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Silver clasp bracelet with split image engraved design of a mountain goat extending to edges, with cross-hatched ground. The goat's face covers the centre front with a mirrored body design extending toward each end. The design of the goat includes short pointed horns over its eyes, a grinning mouth with teeth showing, and cloven hooves at the end of each bent front and back leg. Unsigned.
Specific Techniques
Made from hammered silver coins.
Item History
- Made by John Cross (Maker) in Haida Gwaii, British Columbia, Canada before 1939
- Owned by Marilyn Dutton before May 10, 2011
- Received from Marilyn Dutton (Donor) on May 10, 2011
What
- Name
- Bracelet
- Identification Number
- 2882/1
- Type of Item
- bracelet
- Material
- silver metal
- Overall
- height 2.9 cm, width 6.3 cm, depth 5.8 cm
Who
- Culture
- Haida
- Creator
- John Cross (Maker)
- Previous Owner
- Marilyn Dutton
- Received from
- Marilyn Dutton (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Haida Gwaii, British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- before 1939
- Ownership Date
- before May 10, 2011
- Acquisition Date
- on May 10, 2011
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 2882/0001