Necklace Item Number: A1452 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Necklace of paired dentalium shells alternating with white, green, dark blue and light blue trade beads; strung on a light cord. Abalone shell pendant.
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada
- Collected between 1893 and 1934
- Owned by George Henry Raley before November 1948
- Received from H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and George Henry Raley (Seller) during November 1948
What
- Name
- Necklace
- Identification Number
- A1452
- Type of Item
- necklace
- Material
- dentalium shell, abalone shell, glass and fibre
- Manufacturing Technique
- strung
- Overall
- height 47.0 cm, width 3.3 cm, depth 2.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Northwest Coast
- Previous Owner
- George Henry Raley
- Received from
- H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and George Henry Raley (Seller)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
When
- Collection Date
- between 1893 and 1934
- Ownership Date
- before November 1948
- Acquisition Date
- during November 1948
Other
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 42
- Accession Number
- 1960/0020