Brooch Item Number: 3260/74 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Round, gold brooch, or pendant. Engraving on surface of an eagle in profile, with crosshatching in negative space. On the back is a pin clasp, along with a pendant hanging element at top. HAIDA ART / Reid inscription on back.
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
- Brooch
- Identification Number
- 3260/74
- Type of Item
- brooch
- Material
- gold metal
- Overall
- depth 0.5 cm, diameter 2.8 cm
Who
- Culture
- Haida
- Creator
- Bill Reid (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 1955
- Ownership Date
- before August 12, 2017
- Acquisition Date
- on August 12, 2017
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 3260/0074