Bracelet
Item number 3640/1 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
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Description
Gold bracelet with engraved motif of deer and foliate.
History Of Use
Metalwork has a long history in copper and iron on the Northwest Coast. Silver and gold American coins—from which the early Haida bracelets were made—were scarce along the Northwest Coast until the 1860s. Ginaawaan would have been one of the first generation of silversmiths, as he was already accomplished by his death in 1876.
Specific Techniques
The artist would have hammered out the silver or gold coins, or first melted them into ingots, and then engraved them. A number of the bracelets from the late 19th century show imagery reflecting Euro/American influences of the time, such as the American eagle, or foliate motifs.
Item History
- Made by Duncan Ginaawaan (Maker) in Alaska, USA ? between 1860 and 1876
- Owned by David Flatt and Sheila Walkington before August 29, 2023
- Received from David Flatt (Donor) and Sheila Walkington (Donor) on August 29, 2023
What
- Name
- Bracelet
- Identification Number
- 3640/1
- Type of Item
- bracelet
- Material
- gold metal
- Overall
- height 2.8 cm, width 6.3 cm, depth 5.1 cm
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Alaska, USA ?
Who
- Culture
- Haida: Kaigani
- Creator
- Duncan Ginaawaan (Maker)
- Previous Owner
- David Flatt and Sheila Walkington
- Received from
- David Flatt (Donor) and Sheila Walkington (Donor)
When
- Creation Date
- between 1860 and 1876
- Ownership Date
- before August 29, 2023
- Acquisition Date
- on August 29, 2023
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 3640/0001
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