Killer Whale Item Number: 3260/265 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Round, carved, wooden killerwhale pendant. Design shows a larger face below with a wide mouth showing its teeth; a smaller face is carved above. A gold metal band circles the edge. The back is smooth and concave. Three small gold screws at the back hold the band in place. Gold metal hanging ring at top. Artist's inscription on back reads RD 85-91.
History Of Use
Carved as the wooden master for cast silver/gold pendants. Artist inscription suggests it was used as a cast from 1985-1991.
Narrative
The boxwood carving was shown in the 'Robert Davidson: Eagle of the Dawn' exhibition and catalogue (Vancouver Art Gallery) in 1993. The red gold band was added at the request of the donor, when she was buying it from a gallery in Montreal in 1994. An example of pieces cast in gold and silver are shown in the exhibition catalogue for "A Voice from the Inside", 1992, pgs 26-27.
Item History
- Made by Robert Davidson (Maker) in British Columbia, Canada during 1985
- Owned by Elspeth McConnell before August 12, 2017
- Received from Elspeth McConnell (Donor) on August 12, 2017
What
- Name
- Killer Whale
- Identification Number
- 3260/265
- Type of Item
- pendant
- Material
- boxwood wood and gold metal
- Overall
- height 6.7 cm, width 5.5 cm, depth 2.4 cm
Who
- Culture
- Haida
- Creator
- Robert Davidson (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 1985
- Ownership Date
- before August 12, 2017
- Acquisition Date
- on August 12, 2017
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 3260/0265