Rectangular cast gold pendant of a bear’s head, shown face-on. Out of a wide mouth emerges a lolling tongue, under a nose with curled nostrils, small eyes, and heavy brows. Square ears sit at top, to either side of a loop to hold a chain. Back is concave.

• Narrative

  Reid made two sizes of bear pendant molds c. 1970 for Tony Cavelti to create casts for sale. This piece was purchased by the donor from Cavelti's shop. 18 K.

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• Type of Item pendant
• Culture Haida
• Material gold metal
• Measurements height 3.0 cm, width 2.1 cm, depth 0.3 cm (overall)

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• Creator Bill Reid
• Previous Owner Margaret Hess
• Received from Margaret Hess

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• Made in British Columbia

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• Creation Date during 1970
• Ownership Date before August 15, 2017
• Acquisition Date on August 15, 2017

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• Item Classes metalwork
• Condition excellent
• Accession Number 3258/0012