Shaman Figure Item Number: 3261/87 a-c from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Carved argillite figure standing on a rectangular base (a). Figure is shown wearing a headdress and a robe with an incised bear(?) design on the back. In his right hand he holds an ivory stick that tapers to a point (b); in his left, an ivory rattle (c). Both hands are held at centre front.
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada
- Owned by Elspeth McConnell before April 12, 2018
- Received from Elspeth McConnell (Donor) on April 12, 2018
What
- Name
- Shaman Figure
- Identification Number
- 3261/87 a-c
- Type of Item
- figure
- Material
- argillite stone and ivory
- Manufacturing Technique
- carving
- Overall
- height 20.5 cm, width 10.0 cm, depth 6.2 cm
- Part B
- height 7.5 cm, width 1.2 cm, depth 0.5 cm
- Part C
- height 5.8 cm, width 2.0 cm, depth 2.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Haida
- Previous Owner
- Elspeth McConnell
- Received from
- Elspeth McConnell (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
When
- Ownership Date
- before April 12, 2018
- Acquisition Date
- on April 12, 2018
Other
- Item Classes
- carvings & sculpture
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 3261/0087 a-c