Figure Item Number: A2192 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Dark brown carved bear in standing position holding a fish in its paws, at chest level. Lower part of fish is unpainted; traces of red paint at mouth of bear.
Narrative
Note from old ledger said "left in a hotel in downtown Vancouver by a logger; hotel gave it to museum".
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada between 1900 and 1950
- Owned before 1950
- Received from Unknown (Donor) during 1950
What
Who
- Culture
- Northwest Coast
- Previous Owner
- “Unknown” ?
- Received from
- Unknown (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- between 1900 and 1950
- Ownership Date
- before 1950
- Acquisition Date
- during 1950
Other
- Item Classes
- carvings & sculpture
- Condition
- fair
- Current Location
- Case 17