Three Faces of the Dragonfly Item Number: 2975/1 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Woven three-sgil hat, with a painted dragonfly design. The hat is conical in shape, with slightly concave sides that flare to the brim. Stylized line paintings of dragon flies decorate the body of the hat, in black and bright red-orange. At the top of the hat are three stacked basketry rings (sgil), unpainted. A headband is woven into the interior of the hat. Davidson's initials and date are painted inside.
Narrative
Commissioned in 2010 by the donor, as a hat for her to wear. The hat was woven to size by Rorick. The donor then asked Davidson to paint the hat with a dragonfly theme.
Item History
- Made by Robert Davidson (Maker) and Isabel Rorick (Maker) in British Columbia, Canada during 2011
- Owned by Elspeth McConnell before August 23, 2012
- Received from Elspeth McConnell (Donor) on August 23, 2012
What
- Name
- Three Faces of the Dragonfly
- Identification Number
- 2975/1
- Type of Item
- hat
- Material
- spruce root and paint
- Overall
- height 28.5 cm, diameter 36.5 cm
Who
- Culture
- Haida
- Creator
- Robert Davidson (Maker) and Isabel Rorick (Maker)
- Previous Owner
- Elspeth McConnell
- Received from
- Elspeth McConnell (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- during 2011
- Ownership Date
- before August 23, 2012
- Acquisition Date
- on August 23, 2012
Other
- Item Classes
- basketry
- Condition
- excellent
- Current Location
- Case 15
- Accession Number
- 2975/0001