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Artist / Maker : |
Johnny, Maynard Jr.
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Title : |
Ravens
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Date (Execution) : |
2003
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Geographical Origin : |
Vancouver Island; British Columbia; Canada
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Cultural Group : |
Penelakut,
Coast Salish,
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 :
Narrow horizontal composition of mirrored image of two ravens facing opposite directions of each other. Circular object between the two in the centre of the composition. Black, blue, red and white colour scheme.
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Accession # : |
U014.3.397
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Width (cm) : |
55.50
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Height (cm) : |
15.00
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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 :
"This design consists of two Ravens with the Moon between them. The Raven is often thought of as a Trickster, always causing trouble. The Raven also has the ability to shape shift into other animals to carry out his trickery.
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