Bracelet

About this object

Narrative

Listed as item number 43 in the catalogue "Bill Reid: a Retrospective Exhibition" (1974; Vancouver Art Gallery).

Physical description

Wide, gold bracelet carved with a grizzly bear design. The face of the bear is in repousse with raised eyes, nose and mouth. The crouched body is split down each side. The front paws placed near bottom of face; back paws are tucked under the hind legs. Fine crosshatching in negative space. Bear is detailed with Northwest Coast stylized forms. Artist inscription inside.