Ring Item Number: 3260/75 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Cast gold grizzly bear ring. Large bear face at centre, with carved leg at each side of face. Stippled surface. Front of ring is wide, with band narrowing toward the back. Artist inscription inside: Reid / 76 / 5/10.
Narrative
Said to be published in "Bill Reid: all the Gallant Beasts and Monsters" (Buschlen Mowatt, Vancouver; 1992).
Item History
- Made by Bill Reid (Maker) in British Columbia, Canada during 1976
- Owned by Elspeth McConnell before August 12, 2017
- Received from Elspeth McConnell (Donor) on August 12, 2017
What
- Name
- Ring
- Identification Number
- 3260/75
- Type of Item
- ring
- Material
- gold metal
- Overall
- height 1.5 cm, diameter 2.6 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 1976
- Ownership Date
- before August 12, 2017
- Acquisition Date
- on August 12, 2017
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 3260/0075