Tile Item Number: 2875/56 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Square tile with painting of a grey wolf or bear with long white teeth sticking its head out of a cave or burrow, surrounded by green grass. White border with writing on bottom reading “Sicawap ? Shusamus ?” Backside is unglazed with an X pattern.
Narrative
Collection of pottery originally belonging to Olea Davis, and later given to the Potters Guild by her son.
Item History
- Made by Olea Davis (Maker) in British Columbia, Canada
- Owned by Olea Davis
- Owned by Potters Guild of B.C. before April 14, 2011
- Received from Potters Guild of B.C. (Donor) on April 14, 2011
What
Who
- Culture
- Canadian
- Creator
- Olea Davis (Maker)
- Previous Owner
- Olea Davis and Potters Guild of B.C.
- Received from
- Potters Guild of B.C. (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
When
- Ownership Date
- before April 14, 2011
- Acquisition Date
- on April 14, 2011
Other
- Item Classes
- ceramics
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 2875/0056