Fragment: Brooch Item Number: 3261/105 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Small square-shaped fragment of what is thought to be a silver brooch (or bracelet). Engraving on the fragment shows an eye, with crosshatch design. Two very small pieces have broken off.
Narrative
Thought to be part of an old brooch or bracelet from Village Island.
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada
- Owned by John Livingston before March 2016
- Owned by Elspeth McConnell before April 12, 2018
- Received from Elspeth McConnell (Donor) on April 12, 2018
What
- Name
- Fragment: Brooch
- Identification Number
- 3261/105
- Type of Item
- brooch
- Material
- silver metal
- Overall
- height 3.2 cm, width 4.5 cm
Who
- Culture
- Kwakwaka'wakw
- Previous Owner
- John Livingston and Elspeth McConnell
- Received from
- Elspeth McConnell (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
When
- Ownership Date
- before March 2016 and before April 12, 2018
- Acquisition Date
- on April 12, 2018
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- poor
- Accession Number
- 3261/0105