Earrings
Item number 3260/71 a-b from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
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Description
Pair of oval gold earrings (parts a-b). One earring has an eagle in profile, facing right; the other has the eagle in profile facing left. Post and backing attached to a small ring at the top centre. Artist inscription on back of one earring: HAIDA ART.
Narrative
Said to have been acquired by a Haida elder named Berta Brown, from the artist. Later sold through the Miriam Shiell Gallery by another woman on Haida Gwaii.
Item History
- Made by Bill Reid (Maker) in British Columbia, Canada during 1955
- Owned by Elspeth McConnell before August 12, 2017
- Received from Elspeth McConnell (Donor) on August 12, 2017
What
- Name
- Earrings
- Identification Number
- 3260/71 a-b
- Type of Item
- earring
- Material
- gold metal
- Part A
- height 2.7 cm, width 0.8 cm, depth 1.5 cm
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
Who
- Culture
- Haida
- Creator
- Bill Reid (Maker)
- Previous Owner
- Elspeth McConnell
- Received from
- Elspeth McConnell (Donor)
When
- Creation Date
- during 1955
- Ownership Date
- before August 12, 2017
- Acquisition Date
- on August 12, 2017
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 3260/0071 a-b
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