Brooch

About this object

Narrative

Listed as item number 14 in the catalogue "Bill Reid: a Retrospective Exhibition" (1974; Vancouver Art Gallery).

Physical description

Gold cut out brooch, engraved with an eagle in profile. It is facing to the left with its right wing hanging down in front of its body; tip of beak is downturned, mouth is open. Leg is bent and touching the wing while its talon is touching the tail feathers. Artist inscription on back: HAIDA ART / Reid. Reverse has silver pin.