Pendant

MOA: University of British Columbia

3258/30

Cast copper pendant, made in the shape of a Northwest Coast copper, with the T-shape marked on the front surface. Bill Reid raven design in upper section.

  • Narrative

    The Raven design is from Bill Reid's Children of the Raven exhibition image. The back of the pendant says "Children of the Raven / 1975 / National Museum of Man", in both English and French. Possibly made as a souvenir item for the exhibition opening?


  • Type of Item pendant
  • Culture Haida
  • Material copper metal
  • Measurements height 7.0 cm, width 4.0 cm, depth 0.2 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner Margaret Hess
  • Received from Margaret Hess

  • Made in Canada

  • Creation Date during 1975
  • Ownership Date before August 15, 2017
  • Acquisition Date on August 15, 2017

  • Item Classes metalwork
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3258/0030