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MOA: University of British Columbia

3259/35 a-c

Three small carvings in the shape of worm-like creatures(?), with tapered bodies and engraved details. Part 'a' has a body with ringed sections. The head has large ovoid eyes, an open mouth and a defined snout or nose. Head and tail curve downwards. Part 'b' has a body with lengthwise sections down the back, and ringed sections on the underside. Head has large ovoid eyes, an open mouth and a defined snout or nose. Head and tail curve downwards. Part 'c' has three circles along the back, and two oval shapes on each side. The head has large ovoid eyes, an open mouth and a defined snout or nose. The head and tail curve upwards.


  • Type of Item figure
  • Culture Northwest Coast
  • Material antler
  • Measurements height 1.3 cm, width 9.2 cm, depth 1.2 cm (part a) height 1.2 cm, width 10.5 cm, depth 1.4 cm (part b) height 1.1 cm, width 7.2 cm, depth 1.5 cm (part c)

  • Previous Owner Margaret Hess
  • Received from Margaret Hess

  • Made in British Columbia

  • Ownership Date before September 28, 2017
  • Acquisition Date on September 28, 2017

  • Item Classes carvings & sculpture
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3259/0035 a-c