Eagle (Lax Giik) Clan Ring Item Number: 2968/1 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Dark grey (oxidized silver) ring. The ring is a solid tube around the inside, whereas the outer surface is carved out, extending away from the inner ring, to represent a mirrored image of an eagle head. The beak extends, three-dimensionally, 1 cm farther than the other side. M Green is signed within the design element at the back of the eagle's head.
Specific Techniques
Hand engraved, hollow built ring made of .925 silver and oxidized.
Item History
- Made by Morgan Asoyuf (Maker) in British Columbia, Canada during 2012
- Owned by Larry Garfinkel before August 28, 2012
- Received from Larry Garfinkel (Donor) on August 28, 2012
What
- Name
- Eagle (Lax Giik) Clan Ring
- Identification Number
- 2968/1
- Type of Item
- ring
- Material
- silver metal
- Overall
- height 1.5 cm, width 2.2 cm, depth 3.2 cm
Who
- Culture
- Tsimshian
- Creator
- Morgan Asoyuf (Maker)
- Previous Owner
- Larry Garfinkel
- Received from
- Larry Garfinkel (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- during 2012
- Ownership Date
- before August 28, 2012
- Acquisition Date
- on August 28, 2012
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- excellent
- Current Location
- Case 17
- Accession Number
- 2968/0001