Toward Totem Item Number: Cf1 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Large rectangular abstract painting. Design on a mottled green ground consists of two vertical objects with tops leaning slightly to right; object on left has multi-coloured top with irregular shaped projections, five square and rectangular projections towards base; top of object on right has a curved blue horizontal intersected vertically by an irregularly shaped pointed projection, below is a semblance of a beaked figure; at base, image of an open transformation mask, two of its extensions, one beak-like and the other rounded, are imposed at different angles over the vertical object on left, small rounded extension with a possible 'eye' form at side on right, fourth extension comes towards viewer at base; bird-like image at centre of mask. Signed in lower corner on right: J. Shadbolt '83 '86. Simple silver toned metal frame, black wood strip between frame and edges of painted surface, frame extends slightly beyond edges of painting.
Cultural Context
contemporary art
Item History
- Made by Jack Shadbolt (Maker) in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada ? between 1983 and 1986
- Owned by Jack Shadbolt before February 21, 1986
- Received from Jack Shadbolt (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Donations Fund (Funding source) on February 21, 1986
What
Who
- Culture
- Canadian
- Creator
- Jack Shadbolt (Maker)
- Previous Owner
- Jack Shadbolt
- Received from
- Jack Shadbolt (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Donations Fund (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada ?
When
- Creation Date
- between 1983 and 1986
- Ownership Date
- before February 21, 1986
- Acquisition Date
- on February 21, 1986
Other
- Item Classes
- paintings
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 1141/0001