Amulet Item Number: 3260/47 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Amulet carved from antler in the shape of a side-facing killer whale, with engraved designs all over the front side. Abalone inlay for eyes, teeth, nostrils and the various ovoid decorations around its body. The back is uncarved and undecorated.
Narrative
Thought to have been made by a Tsimshian or Haida carver.
Purchased by the donor in 1995, previously in the Stanley Grant Collection.
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada before 1850
- Owned by Elspeth McConnell before August 12, 2017
- Received from Elspeth McConnell (Donor) on August 12, 2017
What
- Name
- Amulet
- Identification Number
- 3260/47
- Type of Item
- amulet
- Material
- caribou antler and abalone shell
- Overall
- height 1.5 cm, width 14.5 cm, depth 8.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Northwest Coast
- 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
- before 1850
- Ownership Date
- before August 12, 2017
- Acquisition Date
- on August 12, 2017
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 3260/0047