Pendant

MOA: University of British Columbia

3258/18

Round argillite pendant with small double hanging loop at top, of gold coloured metal. Disk shows an upright bird with its head looking right and wings outstretched, with a fish in its talons. Lightly engraved artist signature on reverse: "Arthur Moody Skidegate BC Oct 25 1958".


  • Type of Item pendant
  • Culture Haida
  • Material argillite stone, metal
  • Measurements height 4.6 cm, width 4.6 cm, depth 1.0 cm (overall)

  • Creator Arthur Moody
  • Previous Owner Margaret Hess
  • Received from Margaret Hess

  • Made in Skidegate

  • Creation Date during 1958
  • Ownership Date before August 15, 2017
  • Acquisition Date on August 15, 2017

  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3258/0018