Cast gold grizzly bear ring. Large bear face at centre, with carved leg at each side of face. Stippled surface. Front of ring is wide, with band narrowing toward the back. Artist inscription inside: Reid / 76 / 5/10.

• Narrative

  Said to be published in "Bill Reid: all the Gallant Beasts and Monsters" (Buschlen Mowatt, Vancouver; 1992).

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• Type of Item ring
• Culture Haida
• Material gold metal
• Measurements height 1.5 cm, diameter 2.6 cm (overall)

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• Creator Bill Reid
• Previous Owner Elspeth McConnell
• Received from Elspeth McConnell

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• Made in British Columbia

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• Creation Date during 1976
• Ownership Date before August 12, 2017
• Acquisition Date on August 12, 2017

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• Item Classes metalwork
• Condition good
• Accession Number 3260/0075