Plaque

MOA: University of British Columbia

3194/21

Carved rectangular panel, or plaque, with sloped sides leading to a flat top surface, upon which is incised a fish with large rounded head, long front fin and thick tail. Body is narrow and curved, in formline style. Surrounding it are crosshatched lines. Wood has been stained a red-brown on top surface and sides. Signed "D Cranmer 65" on back.


  • Type of Item plaque
  • Culture Kwakwaka'wakw
  • Material wood, metal, stain
  • Measurements height 25.0 cm, width 34.7 cm, depth 2.2 cm (overall)

  • Creator Doug Cranmer
  • Previous Owner Karen Gale, Robert Gale
  • Received from Robert Gale, Karen Gale

  • Made in Alert Bay

  • Creation Date during 1965
  • Ownership Date before August 15, 2016
  • Acquisition Date on August 15, 2016

  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3194/0021