Pendant

MOA: University of British Columbia

3260/69

Gold pendant, or brooch, in shape of a killer whale in profile, tail curved downward. The pendant is slightly convex. A hanging element at dorsal fin back. A long vertical clasp pin at back centre. Artist inscription on back PJanze (using combined JP).


  • Type of Item pendant
  • Culture Gitxsan
  • Material gold metal
  • Measurements height 11.0 cm, width 6.4 cm, depth 0.7 cm (overall)

  • Creator Philip Janze
  • Previous Owner Elspeth McConnell
  • Received from Elspeth McConnell

  • Made in British Columbia

  • Creation Date before 2002
  • Ownership Date before August 12, 2017
  • Acquisition Date on August 12, 2017

  • Item Classes metalwork
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3260/0069