Print Item Number: 2631/7 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Printer’s trial proof for ordination invitation. Image depicts a raven in profile, facing left, with an eagle wing. Narrow, tube-like body with disproportional wing, talon and tail feathers. Colours are black and red. A black dot and 'H' type design are on the left.
Narrative
Davidson was representing the Eagle and Raven crests of the Haida people. He developed this image for his uncle, Alfred Davidson, one of three men to be ordained Deacon in the Church of St. John the Evangelist, Old Massett. The ceremony was held 9 October 1977.
Item History
- Made by Robert Davidson (Maker) in British Columbia, Canada during 1977
- Owned by Hilary Stewart before August 2, 2004
- Received from Hilary Stewart (Donor) on August 2, 2004
What
- Name
- Identification Number
- 2631/7
- Type of Item
- Overall
- height 21.6 cm, width 20.2 cm
Who
- Culture
- Haida
- Creator
- Robert Davidson (Maker)
- Previous Owner
- Hilary Stewart
- Received from
- Hilary Stewart (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- during 1977
- Ownership Date
- before August 2, 2004
- Acquisition Date
- on August 2, 2004
Other
- Item Classes
- works on paper
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 2631/0007