Figure Item Number: A3437 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Brown wood figure carved in the shape of a sea otter. Has circular eyes, split u ears, a nose, and a mouth. The four digit paws rest on the belly and have a split u at the wrists. Twisted cedar bark looped about the tail.
History Of Use
Used as a net float.
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada
- Collected between 1893 and 1934
- Owned by George Henry Raley before November 1948
- Received from H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and George Henry Raley (Seller) during November 1948
What
- Name
- Figure
- Identification Number
- A3437
- Type of Item
- figure
- Material
- wood and cedar bark
- Manufacturing Technique
- carved
- Overall
- height 9.7 cm, width 12.5 cm, depth 45.2 cm
Who
- Culture
- Northwest Coast
- Previous Owner
- George Henry Raley
- Received from
- H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and George Henry Raley (Seller)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
When
- Collection Date
- between 1893 and 1934
- Ownership Date
- before November 1948
- Acquisition Date
- during November 1948
Other
- Item Classes
- carvings & sculpture
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 1960/0383