Comparing Braids Item Number: 1749/3 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Stonecut print of two people on hand-made paper. The front person has the body of a marine animal, possibly a seal. Each person has two long, flowing braids and are facing opposite directions. Paper is hinged onto thin mat board, which is attached to foam core. Also has unattached white front mat. Inscription on print below image. Syllabic characters in red and black are present on the corner of the print.
Item History
- Made by Kenojuak Ashevak (Maker) in Cape Dorset, Nunavut, Canada and Kinngait, Nunavut, Canada during 1993
- Owned by Linda J. Lemmens before July 30, 1998
- Received from Linda J. Lemmens (Donor) on July 30, 1998
What
- Name
- Comparing Braids
- Identification Number
- 1749/3
- Type of Item
- Overall
- height 62.1 cm, width 76.5 cm
- Image
- height 48.0 cm, width 64.0 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
- during 1993
- Ownership Date
- before July 30, 1998
- Acquisition Date
- on July 30, 1998
Other
- Item Classes
- works on paper
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 1749/0003