Argillite Item Number: 2824/1 from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

Large, uncarved stone block of black argillite. The stone shows varying shades of black, dark green and grey.

Narrative

Acquired for education and display purposes; restrictions apply. The block , weighs approximately 105 pounds.

Item History

What

Name
Argillite
Identification Number
2824/1
Type of Item
“argillite” ?
Material
argillite stone
Overall
height 21.0 cm, width 53.4 cm, depth 45.8 cm, weight 47.6 kg

Who

Culture
Haida
Previous Owner
Graham Richard
Received from
Graham Richard (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Acquisitions Budget (Funding source)

Where

Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
Made in
Haida Gwaii, British Columbia, Canada

When

Creation Date
during 2010
Ownership Date
before September 18, 2010
Acquisition Date
on September 18, 2010

Other

Condition
good
Current Location
Case 13
Accession Number
2824/0001