Fisherwoman Item Number: 2682/1 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Tall, thin painted carving of Fisherwoman. Featured are a bird, a woman, a fish, and a second human face. The woman stands, with the bird's feet on her shoulders. The tail of the fish is in the bird's mouth and it bends down to touch the woman's head with it's mouth. The second face is at the base of the figure facing backward.
History Of Use
Represents a spirit house finial.
Narrative
This piece was carved in the MOA Haida House while the artist was waiting for a log to arrive from Papua New Guinea. Teddy Balangu was at the Museum in 2006 for a three month artist residency, having been awarded an Andrew Fellowship.
Item History
- Made by Teddy Balangu (Maker) in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada during 2006
- Collected by Carol E. Mayer during 2006
- Owned by Teddy Balangu before March 13, 2007
- Received from Teddy Balangu (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Acquisitions Budget (Funding source) on March 13, 2007
What
- Name
- Fisherwoman
- Identification Number
- 2682/1
- Type of Item
- finial
- Material
- shell, maple wood and paint
- Overall
- height 79.5 cm, width 11.0 cm, depth 23.2 cm
Who
- Culture
- Iatmul: Simal
- Creator
- Teddy Balangu (Maker)
- Field Collector
- Carol E. Mayer
- Previous Owner
- Teddy Balangu
- Received from
- Teddy Balangu (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Acquisitions Budget (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- during 2006
- Collection Date
- during 2006
- Ownership Date
- before March 13, 2007
- Acquisition Date
- on March 13, 2007
Other
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 52
- Accession Number
- 2682/0001