Bracelet

MOA: University of British Columbia

3260/166

Wide silver bracelet with a carved design of a human face, with ravens on either side. The central face is in repousse with raised eyes, nose and mouth. Ravens are sideways along bracelet length; heads are at bracelet ends and talons next to face. Wings extend upwards and beaks curve overtop them. Formline design elements throughout; fine crosshatching in negative space. Bracelet ends are slightly tapered and rounded. Artist’s inscription on back.

  • Narrative

    Made sometime between 2011 and 2016.


  • Type of Item bracelet
  • Culture Gitxsan
  • Material silver metal
  • Measurements height 4.0 cm, width 6.5 cm, depth 5.8 cm (overall)

  • Creator Philip Janze
  • Previous Owner Elspeth McConnell
  • Received from Elspeth McConnell

  • Made in British Columbia

  • Creation Date before 2016
  • Ownership Date before August 12, 2017
  • Acquisition Date on August 12, 2017

  • Item Classes metalwork
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3260/0166