Frontlet Item Number: A6810 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Carved frontlet with a bear in a squatting position with palms raised, a human in similar position is carved on the body and on the ears. Small faces are on palms and feet. All have small abalone shell inlay. Painted in black and red.
Iconographic Meaning
Represents bear mother.
Item History
- Made in Greenville, British Columbia, Canada and Lakalzap, British Columbia, Canada
- Owned by Victor McKay
- Received from Victor McKay (Unknown)
What
Who
- Culture
- Nisga'a
- Previous Owner
- Victor McKay
- Received from
- Victor McKay (Unknown)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Greenville, British Columbia, Canada and Lakalzap, British Columbia, Canada
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Current Location
- Case 17