Plaque Item Number: 3194/21 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Carved rectangular panel, or plaque, with sloped sides leading to a flat top surface, upon which is incised a fish with large rounded head, long front fin and thick tail. Body is narrow and curved, in formline style. Surrounding it are crosshatched lines. Wood has been stained a red-brown on top surface and sides. Signed "D Cranmer 65" on back.
Item History
- Made by Doug Cranmer (Maker) in 'Yalis (Alert Bay), British Columbia, Canada during 1965
- Owned by Karen Gale and Robert Gale before August 15, 2016
- Received from Robert Gale (Donor) and Karen Gale (Donor) on August 15, 2016
What
Who
- Culture
- Kwakwaka'wakw
- Creator
- Doug Cranmer (Maker)
- Previous Owner
- Karen Gale and Robert Gale
- Received from
- Robert Gale (Donor) and Karen Gale (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- 'Yalis (Alert Bay), British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- during 1965
- Ownership Date
- before August 15, 2016
- Acquisition Date
- on August 15, 2016
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 3194/0021