Lighter Item Number: 3261/14 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Rectangular cigarette lighter with flat sides and rounded ends. Depicted is the figure, whose face covers the ends while the body wraps around each side. The figure is in a crouched position with its head near the ground and resting next to its hands. Fine hatching in the negative space. Artist inscription "HAIDA ART Reid" on base.
Item History
- Made by Bill Reid (Maker) in British Columbia, Canada
- Owned by Elspeth McConnell before April 12, 2018
- Received from Elspeth McConnell (Donor) on April 12, 2018
What
- Name
- Lighter
- Identification Number
- 3261/14
- Type of Item
- lighter
- Material
- silver metal and fibre
- Overall
- height 5.7 cm, width 5.6 cm, depth 1.1 cm
Who
- Culture
- Haida
- Creator
- Bill Reid (Maker)
- Previous Owner
- Elspeth McConnell
- Received from
- Elspeth McConnell (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
When
- Ownership Date
- before April 12, 2018
- Acquisition Date
- on April 12, 2018
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 3261/0014