Bracelet

MOA: University of British Columbia

3108/1

Hammered silver coin bracelet. Bracelet is wide at front centre, and narrows toward ends, which wrap around to meet at back. Engraved image is an American eagle motif, with feather and shading embellishments that cover the entire outer surface of the piece. Metal is very worn and corroded, and has a hole and a tear.

  • Narrative

    According to Melvina Mack, this bracelet was almost certainly made by her grandfather, Orden Mack.


  • Type of Item bracelet
  • Culture Nuxalk
  • Material silver metal
  • Measurements height 3.6 cm, width 5.6 cm, depth 4.7 cm (overall)

  • Creator Orden Mack
  • Previous Owner Marven Tallio
  • Received from Marven Tallio

  • Made in British Columbia

  • Creation Date before 1950
  • Ownership Date before April 26, 2015
  • Acquisition Date on April 26, 2015

  • Item Classes metalwork
  • Condition poor
  • Current Location Case 18
  • Accession Number 3108/0001