Brooch

Silverwork among the Haida developed after the introduction of gold and silver coins through trade with Europeans. Coins were hammered and engraved with traditional crest designs, and later with various motifs. Silver jewellery was made both as wealth items and for trade.

Collected by Barnabas Courtland Freeman between 1893 and 1903.

Silver brooch, engraved with bear design on front, metal pin fastening soldered onto back. Long oval shape, slightly convex to breast of wearer.