Name/Title
Salmon (species unidentified)Entry/Object ID
2001.01.98Description
Taxidermy - Full specimen mount of fish
The species of salmon? is unidentified.
To the First Nations of the Pacific Northwest Coast, the Salmon is a symbol of perseverance, self-sacrifice, regeneration and prosperity. The Salmon shaped the coast cultures and also facilitated the emergence of their distinctive art forms.Context
The early members of the Union Club of British Columbia enjoyed the scenic splendours and the many opportunities for sports fishing and big game hunting across the province. Over time, the Club became noted for its outstanding collection of mounted taxidermy items. Of note, in 1910 the Club loaned its collection to the Dominion Government for international exhibition in Vienna (details unknown).
It appears that the mounted Wolf Eel (2001.01.100) may be the only survivor of the original early 20th century collection. For further detail - see Susan Mayse, "The Union Club of British Columbia - Our First 125 Years" (Victoria, B.C.: The Union Club of British Columbia, 2004):59, and Paul L. Bissley, "Early and Late Victorians: A History of the Union Club of British Columbia" (Sidney, B.C.: Review Printing and Publishing Co. Ltd., 1969). Both publications are available in the UCBC Library.Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
UnknownRole
TaxidermistDate made
circa 1900Time Period
20th CenturyNotes
Stuffed and mounted Salmon? (approx. 40 lbs.) with open forked tail (or caudal) fin in wood and glass case. Faces left.Acquisition
Acquisition Method
GiftNotes
Legacy collection
Donated by D. Kelly 1903