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Artist / Maker : |
Hunt, Henry
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Title : |
Killer Whale
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Date (Execution) : |
1973
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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 : |
Yellow cedar; paint
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Support / Technique : |
Carved; painted
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Object Type : |
carvings (visual works)
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Visual Description :
Killer whale. Dorsal fin attached separate piece, hole carved through top centre. Incised decorative carving on head, sides and tail of whale. Carved designs accented by rust red and black paint. Dorsal fin is separate removable piece (U003.20.6 B).
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Accession # : |
U003.20.6
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Width (cm) : |
24.13
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Height (cm) : |
17.78
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Depth (cm) : |
6.35
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Mandatory Credit : |
Gift of Dr. Peter Smart
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Artist Statement : |
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