Pendant Item Number: 1590/248 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Hollow oval pendant with small thin loop attached to top. One side has engraved profile head with headdress of fur and feathers and large earring. Maker’s stamp below.
Specific Techniques
Repousse is a type of ornamentation formed in relief in metal by hammering up from the reverse or inner side.
Cultural Context
trade; personal decoration; status
Item History
- Made by David Zachary (Maker) in Quebec, Canada ? between 1760 and 1821
- Owned by Kathleen E. Reif before September 9, 1993
- Received from Kathleen E. Reif (Donor) on September 9, 1993
What
Who
- Culture
- Eastern Woodlands
- Creator
- David Zachary (Maker)
- Previous Owner
- Kathleen E. Reif
- Received from
- Kathleen E. Reif (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Quebec, Canada ?
When
- Creation Date
- between 1760 and 1821
- Ownership Date
- before September 9, 1993
- Acquisition Date
- on September 9, 1993
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 1590/0248