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Artist / Maker : |
Sebastian, Robert E.; Gwin-Jakwsxw
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Title : |
The Herd - Killerwhale
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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 : |
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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 :
First Nations design of stylized whales swimming in the ocean. Two large and two small whales, all facing left. Solid colours of light blue, red, and black on white paper background.
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Accession # : |
U990.14.840
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Width (cm) : |
72.50
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Height (cm) : |
57.00
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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 :
"Pods of Killer Whales seen patrolling the waters of British Columbia are a spectacular sight. Since time immemorial, they have been the subject of fantasy and superstition for coastal peoples and are used as a major crest animal by the Tsimshian." (statement provided by Pacific Editions)
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