Wall Hanging
Item number Na1440 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
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Description
Rectangular, red felt wall hanging with rounded corners. Multicoloured felt appliqué of various zoomorphic figures with human heads; six bird and two musk ox-like figures. Figures are covered with multicoloured linear embroidery. Edges are rolled with maroon and white whipstitching.
Narrative
Balshine family collection. An image of the artist and her work appears on p. 28 in Butler and Butler, "Wall Hangings from Baker Lake" (The Beaver, Autumn 1972:26-31).
Item History
- Made by Irene Avaalaaqiaq Tiktaalaaq (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
- Na1440
- Type of Item
- hanging
- Material
- wool fibre and fibre
- Overall
- height 104.0 cm, width 68.0 cm
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Baker Lake, Nunavut, Canada and Qamanittuaq, Nunavut, Canada
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)
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
- 1263/0262
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