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Artist / Maker : |
Jackson, Robert B.; Nagwa
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Title : |
Shark Crest
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Date (Execution) : |
c. 1980
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Geographical Origin : |
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Cultural Group : |
Gitxsan
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Style / Period : |
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Medium / Material : |
graphite
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Support / Technique : |
paper
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Object Type : |
design drawings
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Visual Description :
First Nations preliminary drawing of a shark crest (taking up half the paper) shared by Haida and Tsimshian cultures. Colour notations are indicated on the front and reverse of the paper. The artist has noted that this is, "Jaws in Disguise."
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Accession # : |
U011.81.7
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Width (cm) : |
48.00
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Height (cm) : |
61.00
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Depth (cm) : |
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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 : |
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