Brooch

MOA: University of British Columbia

3261/13

Round silver pendant-brooch with a bear face design carved into the front. The large round face has large eyes below a thick brow. The surface is slightly convex. There is a pin clasp closure on the back, as well as a pointed hanging element above the clasp. Inscription on back: "Bob 81".


  • Type of Item brooch
  • Culture Tahltan, Tlingit
  • Material silver metal
  • Measurements height 3.5 cm, width 3.5 cm, depth 1.1 cm (overall)

  • Creator Dempsey Bob
  • Previous Owner Elspeth McConnell
  • Received from Elspeth McConnell

  • Made in British Columbia

  • Creation Date during 1981
  • Ownership Date before April 12, 2018
  • Acquisition Date on April 12, 2018

  • Item Classes metalwork
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3261/0013