Bolo Tie Item Number: 3260/268 a-b from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
A bolo tie consisting of a braided leather cord (part a) with cone shaped metal caps at each end. A rectangular copper plaque (part b) fits over two sides of the cord, and is secured with metal clips on the back. The copper design features a killer whale in profile with cross-hatching. Artist inscription on back.
Item History
- Made by Robert Davidson (Maker) in British Columbia, Canada
- Owned by Elspeth McConnell before August 12, 2017
- Received from Elspeth McConnell (Donor) on August 12, 2017
What
- Name
- Bolo Tie
- Identification Number
- 3260/268 a-b
- Type of Item
- tie
- Material
- copper metal, metal and leather skin
- Part A
- height 5.7 cm, width 3.4 cm, depth 0.8 cm
- Part B
- height 88.0 cm, width 0.7 cm
- Overall
- height 43.0 cm, width 6.0 cm, depth 8.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Haida
- Creator
- 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
- Ownership Date
- before August 12, 2017
- Acquisition Date
- on August 12, 2017
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 3260/0268