Figure

MOA: University of British Columbia

3258/17

Small argillite carving of an abstract bird form. The head and beak point upward, with its wings flat at sides. Bird stands on rectangular base. Lightly engraved signature on back: "Skidegate McGuire 68".


  • Type of Item figure
  • Culture Haida
  • Material argillite stone
  • Measurements height 8.5 cm, width 2.6 cm, depth 3.0 cm (overall)

  • Creator Pat McGuire
  • Previous Owner Margaret Hess
  • Received from Margaret Hess

  • Made in Skidegate

  • Creation Date during 1968
  • Ownership Date before August 15, 2017
  • Acquisition Date on August 15, 2017

  • Item Classes carvings & sculpture
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3258/0017