Bracelet Item Number: 3260/166 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Wide silver bracelet with a carved design of a human face, with ravens on either side. The central face is in repousse with raised eyes, nose and mouth. Ravens are sideways along bracelet length; heads are at bracelet ends and talons next to face. Wings extend upwards and beaks curve overtop them. Formline design elements throughout; fine crosshatching in negative space. Bracelet ends are slightly tapered and rounded. Artist’s inscription on back.
Narrative
Made sometime between 2011 and 2016.
Item History
- Made by Philip Janze (Maker) in British Columbia, Canada before 2016
- Owned by Elspeth McConnell before August 12, 2017
- Received from Elspeth McConnell (Donor) on August 12, 2017
What
- Name
- Bracelet
- Identification Number
- 3260/166
- Type of Item
- bracelet
- Material
- silver metal
- Overall
- height 4.0 cm, width 6.5 cm, depth 5.8 cm
Who
- Culture
- Gitxsan
- Creator
- Philip Janze (Maker)
- Previous Owner
- Elspeth McConnell
- Received from
- Elspeth McConnell (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- before 2016
- Ownership Date
- before August 12, 2017
- Acquisition Date
- on August 12, 2017
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 3260/0166