Lighter

MOA: University of British Columbia

3261/14

Rectangular cigarette lighter with flat sides and rounded ends. Depicted is the figure, whose face covers the ends while the body wraps around each side. The figure is in a crouched position with its head near the ground and resting next to its hands. Fine hatching in the negative space. Artist inscription "HAIDA ART Reid" on base.


  • Type of Item lighter
  • Culture Haida
  • Material silver metal, fibre
  • Measurements height 5.7 cm, width 5.6 cm, depth 1.1 cm (overall)

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

  • Made in British Columbia

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

  • Item Classes metalwork
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3261/0014