Frog Moon

MOA: University of British Columbia

3260/121

Thick square wooden carving with soft rounded corners and flat edge. Carving depicts the moon, and a frog with black almond-shaped eyes. Brass rod at centre of base for installation. Artist inscription and date on base.


  • Type of Item sculpture
  • Culture Tahltan, Tlingit
  • Material yellow cedar wood, acrylic paint, brass metal
  • Measurements height 25.5 cm, width 23.5 cm, depth 10.0 cm (overall)

  • Creator Dempsey Bob
  • Previous Owner Elspeth McConnell
  • Received from Elspeth McConnell

  • Made in British Columbia

  • Creation Date during 2014
  • Ownership Date before August 12, 2017
  • Acquisition Date on August 12, 2017

  • Item Classes carvings & sculpture
  • Condition excellent
  • Accession Number 3260/0121