Painted Shell

MOA: University of British Columbia

A8940

Shell with painting on inside surface. Killer whale design in black, green, red, yellow and white. The back of the shell appears varnished.


  • Type of Item shell
  • Culture Northwest Coast
  • Material clam shell
  • Manufacturing Technique painted, varnished
  • Measurements height 4.0 cm, width 12.0 cm, depth 9.5 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner Anonymous
  • Received from Anonymous

  • Made in British Columbia

  • Creation Date between 1900 and 1973

  • Accession Number 1840/0001