Brooch Item Number: 3260/230 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Thin, carved brooch in the form of a diving killer whale, with seventeen small abalone inlays throughout the design. A human face in profile is carved in the dorsal fin. There is a vertical metal pin clasp on reverse. Brownish resin fills in the concave back, and holds the pin in place.
Item History
- Made by Fred Davis (Maker) in British Columbia, Canada during 1989
- Owned by Elspeth McConnell before August 12, 2017
- Received from Elspeth McConnell (Donor) on August 12, 2017
What
- Name
- Brooch
- Identification Number
- 3260/230
- Type of Item
- brooch
- Material
- mastodon ivory, abalone shell, resin and metal
- Overall
- height 6.0 cm, width 3.5 cm, depth 1.5 cm
Who
- Culture
- Haida
- Creator
- Fred Davis (Maker)
- Previous Owner
- Elspeth McConnell
- Received from
- Elspeth McConnell (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- during 1989
- Ownership Date
- before August 12, 2017
- Acquisition Date
- on August 12, 2017
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 3260/0230