Ornament Item Number: 3261/107 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Two pieces of abalone cut into octagonal shapes, knotted through holes in the middle of each, with a hide thong, and another knot in the centre. The hide has been coloured red.
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
- Ornament
- Identification Number
- 3261/107
- Type of Item
- ornament
- Material
- rawhide skin, pigment and abalone shell
- Overall
- height 3.5 cm, width 7.0 cm, depth 1.5 cm
Who
- Culture
- Northwest Coast
- 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
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 3261/0107