Small bear pendant carved from tooth(?). The bear stands on all fours and is depicted with a pronounced nose and large open mouth; incisors at front of mouth connect top and bottom jaw. Figure has a long body with rounded belly and rump; short legs; and a small tail carved in between hind legs. Incised decorations throughout, facial features carved; carved lines coloured black. Decorations consist of irregularly-shaped mark down centre of back with nine small holes drilled into it; wavy lines extend out from back down sides of bear.

• History Of Use

  Shaman pendant from Northern BC, according to donor.

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• Type of Item pendant
• Culture Northwest Coast
• Material tooth
• Measurements height 2.6 cm, width 2.1 cm, depth 7.5 cm (overall)

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• Previous Owner Fraser Ross Sharp
• Received from Fraser Ross Sharp

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• Made in British Columbia

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• Ownership Date before December 8, 2023
• Acquisition Date on December 8, 2023

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• Condition good
• Accession Number 3656/0012