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Artist / Maker : |
Hunt, Tom ; Waławidi
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Title : |
Kwagulth Whale
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Date (Execution) : |
2001
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Geographical Origin : |
Tsaxis (Fort Rupert); British Columbia; Canada
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Cultural Group : |
Kwagu'ł,
Kwakwaka'wakw
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Style / Period : |
Contemporary 1950 -
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Medium / Material : |
Serigraph
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Support / Technique : |
Paper
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Object Type : |
screen prints
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Visual Description :
Circular composition in red, green, black and white colour scheme. Depicts a killer whale in the centre and multiple faces throughout.
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Accession # : |
U014.3.363
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Width (cm) : |
47.00
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Height (cm) : |
49.00
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Depth (cm) : |
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Mandatory Credit : |
Gift from the Collection of George and Christiane Smyth
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Artist Statement :
Killer whales are legendary creatures to the people of the west coast, and their impressive arrivals are always noted with awe and reverence. The killer whale is often used as a family crest, and appear frequently in native art. This particular killer whale is depicted with a Hawk figure in its tail. This crest originated from the village of Old Quatsino and Tom's grandfather Tommy Hunt. (Statement provided by Pacific Editions)
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