Eagle Item Number: Nb7.237 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
The single eagle figure is presented in primarily black form line with red secondary features against a light brown background providing negative space in the design. The head of the eagle is in profile and facing to the right side. Has a black ovoid eye, a black beak with red u forms and red lips with red u forms behine. The wings hang down on each side of the figure. Each wing has a black ovoid and red u forms across the top with red and black s-shapes, u forms, split u's, and t-shapes below. The middle section is in the form of a human face that has black ovoid eyes with black brows above, a black nose, red cheks, and a red mouth. The legs are at either sides bent at the knees with three-digit claws that vace a circle at the centre. A cross surmounts the tail feathers. There are six tail feathers with the four innermost having red u forms surrounded by a black one and the two outermost feathers, one at each side, being just plain black. Pencil insciption across the botton reads '53/150 3/6/76 EAGLE (LARHSGEER) ISAIAH 40:31Roy Henry Vickers TSIMSHIAN TRIBE KITKATLA B.C.'. The print in on a horizontally rectangular, brown paper piece.
History Of Use
This silkscreen print is an example of the application of aspects of traditional two-dimensional Northwest Coast design to contemporary graphic arts.
Iconographic Meaning
As a traditional crest figure the eagle symbolizes strength and prestige. The artist has incorporated biblical symbolism from Isaiah 40:13 with reference to the eagle. The four way split above the tail is a Christian cross.
Cultural Context
contemporary art
Narrative
The eagle is a crest animal of the artist's family.
Item History
- Made by Roy Henry Vickers (Maker) in British Columbia, Canada on June 3, 1976
- Collected during 1976
- Owned by Michael M. Ames before June 4, 1976
- Received from Michael M. Ames (Donor) on June 4, 1976
What
- Name
- Eagle
- Identification Number
- Nb7.237
- Type of Item
- Overall
- height 51.4 cm, width 66.2 cm, depth 0.1 cm
Who
- Culture
- Tsimshian
- Creator
- Roy Henry Vickers (Maker)
- Previous Owner
- Michael M. Ames
- Received from
- Michael M. Ames (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- on June 3, 1976
- Collection Date
- during 1976
- Ownership Date
- before June 4, 1976
- Acquisition Date
- on June 4, 1976
Other
- Item Classes
- works on paper
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0307/0001