Wall Hanging Item Number: Na1442 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Square, green felt wall hanging covered with embroidery and multicoloured figurative felt appliqué; various human and animal figures are represented. Rolled edges with red and yellow whipstitching. Top edge is folded over and sewn to create a loop for hanging.
Narrative
Balshine family collection.
Item History
- Made by Angnnatquaq (Maker) in Baker Lake, Nunavut, Canada and Qamanittuaq, Nunavut, Canada during 1979
- 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
- Na1442
- Type of Item
- hanging
- Material
- wool fibre ? and fibre
- Overall
- height 80.0 cm, width 75.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Inuit
- Creator
- Angnnatquaq (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
- Creation Date
- during 1979
- Ownership Date
- before January 25, 1988
- Acquisition Date
- on January 25, 1988
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- excellent
- Accession Number
- 1263/0264