Lighter

MOA: University of British Columbia

3260/271

Sterling silver 'zippo' cigarette lighter. Rectangular in shape with flat sides and rounded ends. A raven design is carved on the sides. Fine cross-hatching in the negative spaces. Original owner's name, date, engraved on top.

  • Narrative

    Originally made for Susan Spencer, in 1971.


  • Type of Item lighter
  • Culture Haida
  • Material silver metal
  • Measurements height 5.8 cm, width 4.3 cm, depth 1.5 cm (overall)

  • Creator Robert Davidson
  • Previous Owner Elspeth McConnell
  • Received from Elspeth McConnell

  • Made in British Columbia

  • Creation Date during 1971
  • Ownership Date before August 12, 2017
  • Acquisition Date on August 12, 2017

  • Item Classes metalwork
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3260/0271