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Artist / Maker : |
Sebastian, Robert E.; Gwin-Jakwsxw
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Title : |
A Friendly Spirit - Hummingbird
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Date (Execution) : |
1985
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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 : |
Blue and red hummingbird in flight in search of nectar from two red flowers.
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Accession # : |
U990.14.837
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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 :
"Long ago one of the signals for good luck and good weather to come was the sight of a Hummingbird. When hunters prepared for a hunt, they sang Indian songs that would ask the Hummingbird to appear to inspire a successful hunt and healthy game." - Robert Sebastian
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