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Artist / Maker : |
Sebastian, Robert E.; Gwin-Jakwsxw
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Title : |
Twin Ruby Throats
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Date (Execution) : |
1992
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Geographical Origin : |
Gitanmaax (Hazelton); British Columbia; Canada
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Cultural Group : |
Gitxsan,
Wet'suwet'en
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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 :
Image of two ruby throated hummingbirds feeding from a blue and yellow flower against a vibrant purple background.
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Accession # : |
U014.3.539
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Width (cm) : |
51.00
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Height (cm) : |
38.00
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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 :
"Years have passed since the day two Ruby Throats came to the head chief of the Wolf Clan and offered a remedy to a disease that was killing Clan members. The birds came in a dream and told the chief of a root from a plant that grew near his village. The chief only helped the people he wanted to and not all Clan members. As a result, the plant had to opposite effect. The people who didn't receive help survived. To this day the plant helps all those who use it for medication." - Robert Sebastian
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