Earrings
About this object
Narrative
Item number 84 in the catalogue "Bill Reid: a Retrospective Exhibition" (1974; Vancouver Art Gallery).
Physical description
Pair of silver and argillite earrings. Black squares of argillite are carved to show the side view of a grizzly bear’s face, squared ears at top, a prominent nose with curled nostril, and an open mouth. A silver border surrounds the argillite and attaches to the screw backs.
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Date Made
C. 1957-1958
Date Acquired
15 Aug 2017
How Acquired
Donated
Credit Line
Collection of Dr. Margaret (Marmie) Perkins HessMore...
Measurements
Part a: 2 cm x 2 cm x 1.5 cm
part b: 2 cm x 2 cm x 1.5 cm
Object Number
3258/14 a-b