Wall Hanging Item Number: Na1441 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Rectangular felt wall hanging depicting scenes from the life of Jesus. Multicoloured felt appliqué figures with talk bubbles stitched in yellow, orange, and pink thread on maroon ground. Rolled edges with orange and yellow whipstitching along the sides and bottom. Top edge is folded over and sewn to create a full-length loop for hanging.
Narrative
Balshine family collection.
Item History
- Made by Irene Avaalaaqiaq Tiktaalaaq (Maker) in Baker Lake, Nunavut, Canada and Qamanittuaq, Nunavut, Canada
- Owned by Lorne Balshine before January 25, 1988
- Received from Lorne Balshine (Seller), Finning Ltd. (Funding source) and University Purchase (Funding source) on January 25, 1988
What
- Name
- Wall Hanging
- Identification Number
- Na1441
- Type of Item
- hanging
- Material
- wool fibre ? and fibre
- Overall
- height 90.0 cm, width 67.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Inuit
- Creator
- Irene Avaalaaqiaq Tiktaalaaq (Maker)
- Previous Owner
- Lorne Balshine
- Received from
- Lorne Balshine (Seller), Finning Ltd. (Funding source) and University Purchase (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Baker Lake, Nunavut, Canada and Qamanittuaq, Nunavut, Canada
When
- Ownership Date
- before January 25, 1988
- Acquisition Date
- on January 25, 1988
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- excellent
- Accession Number
- 1263/0263