Birdspirits Item Number: 1749/25 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Drawing of two bird-like figures with human faces standing opposite each other and holding the stem of a candelabra shaped stand. A green stalk with a semi-star shape on the top and two blue wing-like shapes on either side at top extends from top of candelabra. A syllabic inscription is below the image on the corner.
Item History
- Made by Kenojuak Ashevak (Maker) in Cape Dorset, Nunavut, Canada and Kinngait, Nunavut, Canada before 1998
- Owned by Linda J. Lemmens before July 30, 1998
- Received from Linda J. Lemmens (Donor) on July 30, 1998
What
- Name
- Birdspirits
- Identification Number
- 1749/25
- Type of Item
- drawing
- Image
- height 49.0 cm, width 59.0 cm
- Overall
- height 50.9 cm, width 67.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Inuit
- Creator
- Kenojuak Ashevak (Maker)
- Previous Owner
- Linda J. Lemmens
- Received from
- Linda J. Lemmens (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Cape Dorset, Nunavut, Canada and Kinngait, Nunavut, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- before 1998
- Ownership Date
- before July 30, 1998
- Acquisition Date
- on July 30, 1998
Other
- Item Classes
- works on paper
- Condition
- excellent
- Accession Number
- 1749/0025