Pendant

MOA: University of British Columbia

3261/49 a-b

Round silver pendant (part a) with an octopus design in repoussé. Part b is a silver chain with lobster claw clasp. There is a hanging loop at the top for the chain. Artist inscription on back: G.O.C. 14.


  • Type of Item pendant
  • Culture Kwakwaka'wakw
  • Material silver metal
  • Measurements depth 1.5 cm, diameter 4.0 cm (part a) height 22.0 cm (part b)

  • Creator Gus Cook
  • Previous Owner Elspeth McConnell
  • Received from Elspeth McConnell

  • Made in British Columbia

  • Creation Date during 2014
  • Ownership Date before April 12, 2018
  • Acquisition Date on April 12, 2018

  • Item Classes metalwork
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3261/0049 a-b