yaahl kingnganggang (Raven Calling) Item Number: 2690/1 a-e from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Large metal sculpture, called "Raven Calling". Large, black, abstract raven design; made in two halves that join at the back and open outward. Pieces are held at bottom centre by three metal rectangular pieces (parts c-e) that screw into the two main pieces. Each side (parts a-b) is 147 x 115 x 3 cm. Made of epoxy powder-coated, machine-cut aluminum.
Narrative
The sculpture was owned by the artist during the exhibition of his work at MOA "The Abstract Edge." It was donated to the museum after the travelling exhibition ended.
Item History
- Made by Robert Davidson (Maker) in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada during 2004
- Owned by Robert Davidson before June 19, 2007
- Received from Robert Davidson (Donor) on June 19, 2007
What
- Name
- yaahl kingnganggang (Raven Calling)
- Identification Number
- 2690/1 a-e
- Type of Item
- sculpture
- Material
- aluminium metal and paint
- Overall
- height 1.5 m, width 1.7 m, depth 1.4 m
- Part A
- height 147.0 cm, width 115.0 cm, depth 3.0 cm
- Part B
- height 147.0 cm, width 117.0 cm, depth 3.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Haida
- Creator
- Robert Davidson (Maker)
- Previous Owner
- Robert Davidson
- Received from
- Robert Davidson (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Surrey, British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- during 2004
- Ownership Date
- before June 19, 2007
- Acquisition Date
- on June 19, 2007
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork; carvings & sculpture
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 2690/0001 a-e