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Artist / Maker : |
Hunt, Tom ; Waławidi
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Title : |
Orca
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Date (Execution) : |
2007
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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, blue, black and white colour scheme. Killer whale in the centre with multiple faces throughout.
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Accession # : |
U014.3.372
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Width (cm) : |
47.00
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Height (cm) : |
52.00
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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 :
Orcas (also known as Killerwhales) are legendary creatures to the people of the west coast, and their impressive arrivals are always noted with awe and reverence. The Orca is often used as a family crest, and appears frequently in native art. This particular Orca is depicted with a Hawk figure in its tail. This crest originated form the village of Old Quatsino and Tom's grandfather Tommy Hunt. (Statement provided by Pacific Editions)
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