Dragonfly Transforming Item Number: 3260/261 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Carved wooden figure in form of a dragonfly with abalone inlays. Female like body, wings attached to the arms outspread to sides. Tail curled toward back between legs. Artist's initials at back centre.
Item History
- Made by Fred Davis (Maker) in British Columbia, Canada during 1997
- Owned by Elspeth McConnell before August 12, 2017
- Received from Elspeth McConnell (Donor) on August 12, 2017
What
- Name
- Dragonfly Transforming
- Identification Number
- 3260/261
- Type of Item
- pendant
- Material
- boxwood wood and abalone shell
- Overall
- height 6.0 cm, width 6.2 cm, depth 3.7 cm
Who
- Culture
- Haida
- Creator
- Fred Davis (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 1997
- Ownership Date
- before August 12, 2017
- Acquisition Date
- on August 12, 2017
Other
- Item Classes
- carvings & sculpture
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 3260/261