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Artist / Maker : |
Sebastian, Robert E.; Gwin-Jakwsxw
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Title : |
Whirl-pool (Frog and Raven)
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Date (Execution) : |
n.d.
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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 : |
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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 :
First Nations formline design of spiralling blue lines and shapes with animal faces. Bottom of print consists of black hill shapes and a figure with pursed lips in a blowing motion.
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Accession # : |
U990.14.830
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Width (cm) : |
38.00
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Height (cm) : |
56.00
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Depth (cm) : |
0.00
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Mandatory Credit : |
Canada Council for the Arts Acquisition Grant, Purchased from the Collection of Vincent Rickard
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Artist Statement :
"This whirl-pool of wind is a significant sign to the Indian Medicine Man to tell him when his healing power is good or successful. It (the whirlpool) appears as a sign and is very small; if a man isn't aware or on his toes, he could miss the sign. The designs of the frog & Raven show that the frog & Raven family (clan) song was used to do the particular healing." - Robert Sebastian
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