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Artist / Maker : |
Hunt, George Jr.
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Title : |
Butterfly
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Date (Execution) : |
1987
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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 : |
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Accession # : |
U990.14.102
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Width (cm) : |
50.70
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Height (cm) : |
45.80
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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 :
The Butterfly is a crest figure belonging to the Wedlidi Speck family from Turnour Island. It was favourite theme of the late Chief Henry Speck. George received permission from the family to use the design in this colourful, attractive print. (Statement provided by Open Pacific Graphics)
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