Brooch

About this object

Narrative

Said to have been acquired by a Haida elder named Berta Brown, from the artist. Later sold through the Miriam Shiell Gallery by another woman on Haida Gwaii.

Physical description

Round, gold brooch, or pendant. Engraving on surface of an eagle in profile, with crosshatching in negative space. On the back is a pin clasp, along with a pendant hanging element at top. HAIDA ART / Reid inscription on back.