Tlingit Young Wolf Item Number: Nb11.337 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Small wolf mask with a long rounded snout pointed upwards. The lips and nose are painted red while the rest of the face and throat is green. The oval black eyes are painted in a natural coloured relief. A black band curves around framing the face. The ears are red and oval. Above the black band there is a natural coloured rim and a circlet of painted black and red oblong shapes. On the reverse ‘Tlingit Young Wolf' and ' J. David 80’ are printed.
Cultural Context
contemporary art
Item History
- Made by Joe David (Maker) in British Columbia, Canada during 1980
- Collected during 1980
- Owned by Arctic Loon Gallery before May 8, 1980
- Received from Arctic Loon Gallery (Seller) and McLean Foundation (Funding source) on May 8, 1980
What
- Name
- Tlingit Young Wolf
- Identification Number
- Nb11.337
- Type of Item
- mask
- Material
- cedar wood, graphite mineral, ink and paint
- Manufacturing Technique
- carved, painted and cut
- Overall
- height 16.0 cm, width 13.7 cm, depth 22.8 cm
Who
- Culture
- Nuu-chah-nulth: Tla-o-qui-aht
- Creator
- Joe David (Maker)
- Previous Owner
- Arctic Loon Gallery
- Received from
- Arctic Loon Gallery (Seller) and McLean Foundation (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- during 1980
- Collection Date
- during 1980
- Ownership Date
- before May 8, 1980
- Acquisition Date
- on May 8, 1980
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0628/0001