Pendant

MOA: University of British Columbia

3260/277

Oval silver pendant, or brooch. Design depicts an animal head in upper half, with abalone eyes and carved teeth; lower part shows abstract form of four paws coming together to meet at centre. Fine cross-hatching over background. Vertical clasp pin on back, as well as a metal ring at upper back. Artist inscription and date on back.


  • Type of Item pendant
  • Culture Haida
  • Material silver metal, abalone shell
  • Measurements height 29.5 cm, width 3.8 cm, depth 0.7 cm (overall)

  • Creator Raymond Stevens
  • Previous Owner Elspeth McConnell
  • Received from Elspeth McConnell

  • Made in British Columbia

  • Creation Date during 1974
  • Ownership Date before August 12, 2017
  • Acquisition Date on August 12, 2017

  • Item Classes metalwork
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3260/0277