Bracelet Item Number: A17175 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Bracelet made from a piece of silver curved and rounded to have a slightly convex shape. There is a clasp at one end. Early form of Kwakwaka'wakw silver work. The engraved design, depicting an eagle surrounded by floral motif, is taken from the American eagle. Several pieces have been cut from the bracelet.
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada before 1900
- Received from Unknown (Unknown)
What
- Name
- Bracelet
- Identification Number
- A17175
- Type of Item
- bracelet
- Material
- silver metal
- Manufacturing Technique
- handmade
- Overall
- height 4.5 cm, width 7.9 cm, depth 4.9 cm
Who
- Culture
- Kwakwaka'wakw
- Received from
- Unknown (Unknown)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- before 1900
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- poor