Pendant Item Number: 3258/13 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Rectangular cast gold pendant of a bear’s head, shown face-on. Out of a wide mouth emerges a lolling tongue, under a nose with curled nostrils, small eyes, and heavy brows. Square ears sit at top, to either side of a loop to hold a chain. Back is concave.
Narrative
Reid made two sizes of bear pendant molds c. 1970 for Tony Cavelti to create casts for sale. This piece was purchased by the donor from Cavelti's shop. 18 K.
Item History
- Made by Bill Reid (Maker) in British Columbia, Canada during 1970
- Owned by Margaret Hess before August 15, 2017
- Received from Margaret Hess (Donor) on August 15, 2017
What
- Name
- Pendant
- Identification Number
- 3258/13
- Type of Item
- pendant
- Material
- gold metal
- Overall
- height 2.1 cm, width 1.7 cm, depth 0.5 cm
Who
- Culture
- Haida
- Creator
- Bill Reid (Maker)
- Previous Owner
- Margaret Hess
- Received from
- Margaret Hess (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- during 1970
- Ownership Date
- before August 15, 2017
- Acquisition Date
- on August 15, 2017
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- excellent
- Accession Number
- 3258/0013