Carving

MOA: University of British Columbia

3260/64

Argillite panel pipe style carving, without a bowl or holes. Imagery shows a narrow boat-like platform, with a cabin-like structure at one end, and a large bird at the prow. Two figures sit in between, one facing forward, the other in profile.


  • Type of Item carving
  • Culture Haida
  • Material argillite stone
  • Measurements height 9.5 cm, width 27.5 cm, depth 2.0 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner Elspeth McConnell
  • Received from Elspeth McConnell

  • Made in British Columbia

  • Creation Date during 1840
  • Ownership Date before August 12, 2017
  • Acquisition Date on August 12, 2017

  • Item Classes carvings & sculpture
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3260/0064