Pendant Item Number: 3656/12 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Small bear pendant carved from tooth(?). The bear stands on all fours and is depicted with a pronounced nose and large open mouth; incisors at front of mouth connect top and bottom jaw. Figure has a long body with rounded belly and rump; short legs; and a small tail carved in between hind legs. Incised decorations throughout, facial features carved; carved lines coloured black. Decorations consist of irregularly-shaped mark down centre of back with nine small holes drilled into it; wavy lines extend out from back down sides of bear.
History Of Use
Shaman pendant from Northern BC, according to donor.
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada
- Owned by Fraser Ross Sharp before December 8, 2023
- Received from Fraser Ross Sharp (Donor) on December 8, 2023
What
Who
- Culture
- Northwest Coast
- Previous Owner
- Fraser Ross Sharp
- Received from
- Fraser Ross Sharp (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
When
- Ownership Date
- before December 8, 2023
- Acquisition Date
- on December 8, 2023
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 3656/0012