Fragment: Brooch

MOA: University of British Columbia

3261/105

Small square-shaped fragment of what is thought to be a silver brooch (or bracelet). Engraving on the fragment shows an eye, with crosshatch design. Two very small pieces have broken off.

  • Narrative

    Thought to be part of an old brooch or bracelet from Village Island.


  • Type of Item brooch
  • Culture Kwakwaka'wakw
  • Material silver metal
  • Measurements height 3.2 cm, width 4.5 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner John Livingston, Elspeth McConnell
  • Received from Elspeth McConnell

  • Made in British Columbia

  • Ownership Date before March 2016, before April 12, 2018
  • Acquisition Date on April 12, 2018

  • Item Classes metalwork
  • Condition poor
  • Accession Number 3261/0105