Dragonfly Transforming

MOA: University of British Columbia

3260/261

Carved wooden figure in form of a dragonfly with abalone inlays. Female like body, wings attached to the arms outspread to sides. Tail curled toward back between legs. Artist's initials at back centre.


  • Type of Item pendant
  • Culture Haida
  • Material boxwood wood, abalone shell
  • Measurements height 6.0 cm, width 6.2 cm, depth 3.7 cm (overall)

  • Creator Fred Davis
  • Previous Owner Elspeth McConnell
  • Received from Elspeth McConnell

  • Made in British Columbia

  • Creation Date during 1997
  • Ownership Date before August 12, 2017
  • Acquisition Date on August 12, 2017

  • Item Classes carvings & sculpture
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3260/261