Pendant Item Number: 2923/10 a-b from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Sterling silver dogfish brooch or pendant (part a). Full repousse dogfish face, with rolled edges all around the inside; deeply sculpted, with engraved gill slits on forehead and cheeks. The pendant has an enclosed hook on the back for the chain, as well as a pin for wearing as a brooch.The inscription reads: "Reid 74". Part b is a silver link chain 61.3 cm in length, when extended. (Also see 2923/10 c--a box made for the pendant.)
Narrative
Dr. Sydney Friedman and his wife Dr. Constance Friedman were acquainted for many years with Haida artist, Bill Reid, whom they commissioned to make gold and silver jewellery, between the early 1950s and 1974.
Item History
- Made by Bill Reid (Maker) in British Columbia, Canada during 1974
- Owned by Constance Friedman
- Owned by Sydney Friedman before November 14, 2011
- Received from Sydney Friedman (Donor) on November 14, 2011
What
- Name
- Pendant
- Identification Number
- 2923/10 a-b
- Type of Item
- pendant
- Material
- silver metal
- Part A
- height 4.7 cm, width 4.1 cm, depth 1.3 cm
- Part B
- height 30.0 cm, diameter 0.3 cm
Who
- Culture
- Haida
- Creator
- Bill Reid (Maker)
- Previous Owner
- Constance Friedman and Sydney Friedman
- Received from
- Sydney Friedman (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- during 1974
- Ownership Date
- before November 14, 2011
- Acquisition Date
- on November 14, 2011
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 2923/0010 a-b