Bracelet Item Number: 3261/39 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Coin silver bracelet with engraving covering outer surface. American eagle design, with open wings. The bracelet has squared ends with one hook clasp and a corresponding slot.
History Of Use
Metalwork has a long history in copper and iron on the Northwest Coast. Silver and gold American coins—from which the early Haida bracelets were made—were scarce along the Northwest Coast until the 1860s. Ginaawaan would have been one of the first generation of silversmiths, as he was already accomplished by his death in 1876.
Specific Techniques
The artist would have hammered out the silver or gold coins, or first melted them into ingots, and then engraved them. A number of the bracelets from the late 19th century show imagery reflecting Euro/American influences of the time, such as the American eagle, or foliate motifs.
Item History
- Made by Duncan Ginaawaan (Maker) in Alaska, USA ? between 1860 and 1876
- Owned by Elspeth McConnell before April 12, 2018
- Received from Elspeth McConnell (Donor) on April 12, 2018
What
- Name
- Bracelet
- Identification Number
- 3261/39
- Type of Item
- bracelet
- Material
- silver metal
- Overall
- height 2.9 cm, width 6.8 cm, depth 5.6 cm
Who
- Culture
- Haida: Kaigani
- Creator
- Duncan Ginaawaan (Maker)
- Previous Owner
- Elspeth McConnell
- Received from
- Elspeth McConnell (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Alaska, USA ?
When
- Creation Date
- between 1860 and 1876
- Ownership Date
- before April 12, 2018
- Acquisition Date
- on April 12, 2018
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 3261/0039