Name/Title

Cuff Bracelet

Entry/Object ID

2012.1.63

Description

Part A) Sterling silver cuff bracelet engraved with depictions of the Kwakwaka'wakw cannibal birds. Some tarnishing. The text "A. DAWSON / KWAKIUTL" is engraved inside the bracelet. Part B) Taupe fabric drawstring bag containing Part A. Integrity of material on inside of bag shows noticeable deterioration.

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Kraemer, Sonya

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Clothing Sex

Unisex

Textile Details

Material

Silver

Color

Silver, Brown

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Amos Dawson

Date made

circa 1979

Place

State/Province

British Columbia

Country

Canada

Continent

North America

Label/Inscription/Signature

Transcription

A. DAWSON / KWAKIUTL

Ethnography

Cultural Region

State/Province

British Columbia

Country

Canada

Continent

North America

Culture/Tribe

Kwakiutl
Native American, First Nation

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

Bracelet Length: 5.5cm Width: 6cm Height: 0.5cm Bag Length: 9.5cm Width: 8.5cm