Necklace
Item number 1590/247 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
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Description
Flat round pendant with a cutout heart and a cutout Latin cross within the heart. Engraving on the pendant includes cones and pine needles. Zigzag engraving around the edge. There are two necklace holders at the top of the pendant. Necklace strung with blue and white beads. Maker’s mark on pendant.
History Of Use
The cross was the oldest form of trade silver, introduced by French missionaries to North America for presentation to converts. Crosses were later used as trade silver with no religious connotations.
Cultural Context
trade; personal decoration; status
Specific Techniques
Roulette engraving produces a uniform zigzag, an identifying feature of this technique, and is created by using a revolving disk with sharp teeth.
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
- Necklace
- Identification Number
- 1590/247
- Type of Item
- necklace
- Material
- clay ?, metal, cotton fibre and glass
- Manufacturing Technique
- cut, engraved, formed, drawn and stamped
- Overall
- height 15.9 in, width 2.0 in
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Canada ? or USA ?
Who
- Culture
- Eastern Woodlands
- Previous Owner
- Kathleen E. Reif
- Received from
- Kathleen E. Reif (Donor)
When
- Creation Date
- between 1760 and 1821
- Ownership Date
- before September 9, 1993
- Acquisition Date
- on September 9, 1993
Other
- Item Classes
- beadwork; metalwork
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 1590/0247
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