Flying Frog Item Number: 3260/78 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Woven and painted spruce root hat, with a painted flying frog design. The hat is conical in shape, with sides that flare at the brim. Dragonfly pattern weave. Three-strand twined crown, with no dividing line between crown and brim. The frog figures are painted in black and bright orange-red. The painted design covers the entire area between the top edge and the brim. The frog's face is at centre front, with the body splitting to cover each side and joining again at the back. There is a red line around the brim edge, as well as the upper edge. The crown is unpainted. There is a twilled inner headband. Davidson's initials and date are painted inside.
Narrative
Commissioned by the donor, as a hat for her to wear. The hat was woven to size by Rorick. The donor then asked Davidson to paint the hat with a frog design that would cover the surface.
Item History
- Made by Isabel Rorick (Maker) and Robert Davidson (Maker) in British Columbia, Canada during 2014
- Owned by Elspeth McConnell before August 12, 2017
- Received from Elspeth McConnell (Donor) on August 12, 2017
What
- Name
- Flying Frog
- Identification Number
- 3260/78
- Type of Item
- hat
- Material
- spruce root and paint
- Overall
- height 17.0 cm, depth 35.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Haida
- Creator
- Isabel Rorick (Maker) and 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 2014
- Ownership Date
- before August 12, 2017
- Acquisition Date
- on August 12, 2017
Other
- Item Classes
- basketry
- Condition
- excellent
- Accession Number
- 3260/0078