Odyssey

MOA: University of British Columbia

3260/84 a-b

Small art box sits slightly angled on a black square base. A male figure holding a paddle (part b) is carved kneeling inside the box. Designs in black and red are painted on box exterior, with blue edges on all sides. The paddle is also painted with a blue design. Artist inscription on base and inside.


  • Type of Item box
  • Culture Tsimshian
  • Material red cedar wood, yellow cedar wood, acrylic paint
  • Measurements height 17.5 cm, width 15.5 cm, depth 10.0 cm (overall)

  • Creator Philip Gray
  • 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

  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3260/0084 a-b