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Amulet

MOA: University of British Columbia

3260/47

Amulet carved from antler in the shape of a side-facing killer whale, with engraved designs all over the front side. Abalone inlay for eyes, teeth, nostrils and the various ovoid decorations around its body. The back is uncarved and undecorated.

  • Narrative

    Thought to have been made by a Tsimshian or Haida carver. Purchased by the donor in 1995, previously in the Stanley Grant Collection.

  • Type of Item amulet
  • Culture Northwest Coast
  • Material caribou antler, abalone shell
  • Measurements height 1.5 cm, width 14.5 cm, depth 8.0 cm (overall)
  • Previous Owner Elspeth McConnell
  • Received from Elspeth McConnell
  • Made in British Columbia
  • Creation Date before 1850
  • Ownership Date before August 12, 2017
  • Acquisition Date on August 12, 2017
  • Condition good
  • Current Location Case 16
  • Accession Number 3260/0047

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