Earrings

MOA: University of British Columbia

3261/109 a-b

Pair of abalone earrings. Each one is cut into a traditional Northwest Coast "copper" shape. Metal hanging elements for pierced ears.


  • Type of Item earring
  • Culture Northwest Coast
  • Material abalone shell, silver metal
  • Measurements height 3.7 cm, width 1.6 cm, depth 1.0 cm (part a) height 3.7 cm, width 1.6 cm, depth 1.0 cm (part b)

  • 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

  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3261/109