Pendant Item Number: A17189 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Engraved, gold plated pin converted to a pendant. Design has an irregular outline. In the centre of the pin is an inverted shield shape with a small ring at the proximal end. A curvi-linear shape, with bilateral symmetry, extends across the centre of this inverted shield. The design is abstract. Two sets of engraved lines parallel the edges of these two components creating a decorative finish. The back has a flat finish.
Iconographic Meaning
This abstract design could represent a two-headed animal, possibly a serpent.
Item History
- Made in Duncan, British Columbia, Canada before 1962
- Collected between 1950 and 1962
- Owned by Mrs. Archie Alexander
- Owned by Edith Bevan Cross before July 30, 1962
- Received from Edith Bevan Cross (Seller) and H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) on July 30, 1962
What
- Name
- Pendant
- Identification Number
- A17189
- Type of Item
- pendant
- Material
- gold metal and metal
- Manufacturing Technique
- engraved
- Overall
- height 2.3 cm, width 5.0 cm, depth 0.5 cm
Who
- Culture
- Coast Salish: Quwutsun'
- Previous Owner
- Mrs. Archie Alexander and Edith Bevan Cross
- Received from
- Edith Bevan Cross (Seller) and H. R. MacMillan (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Duncan, British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- before 1962
- Collection Date
- between 1950 and 1962
- Ownership Date
- before July 30, 1962
- Acquisition Date
- on July 30, 1962
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 6
- Accession Number
- 0081/0148 b