Bracelet Item Number: 3108/1 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Hammered silver coin bracelet. Bracelet is wide at front centre, and narrows toward ends, which wrap around to meet at back. Engraved image is an American eagle motif, with feather and shading embellishments that cover the entire outer surface of the piece. Metal is very worn and corroded, and has a hole and a tear.
Narrative
According to Melvina Mack, this bracelet was almost certainly made by her grandfather, Orden Mack.
Item History
- Made by Orden Mack ? (Maker) in British Columbia, Canada before 1950
- Owned by Marven Tallio before April 26, 2015
- Received from Marven Tallio (Donor) on April 26, 2015
What
- Name
- Bracelet
- Identification Number
- 3108/1
- Type of Item
- bracelet
- Material
- silver metal
- Overall
- height 3.6 cm, width 5.6 cm, depth 4.7 cm
Who
- Culture
- Nuxalk
- Creator
- Orden Mack ? (Maker)
- Previous Owner
- Marven Tallio
- Received from
- Marven Tallio (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- before 1950
- Ownership Date
- before April 26, 2015
- Acquisition Date
- on April 26, 2015
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- poor
- Current Location
- Case 18
- Accession Number
- 3108/0001