Man Becoming Seal Myth Item Number: 2871/26 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Print of man, facing viewer, transforming into a seal. Has ovoid eyes with small black pupils, thin black eyebrows, and mouth turned upward into a smile. The right arm and left leg are flippers, while the rest of the body has human attributes. The title, print number, and artist name are written underneath the image in pencil. There is also an official stamp in red in the top right.
Item History
- Made by Thomasie Alashuak (Maker) in Puvirnituq, Quebec, Canada during 1961
- Owned by Betty Carr before March 21, 2011
- Received from Betty Carr (Donor) on March 21, 2011
What
- Name
- Man Becoming Seal Myth
- Identification Number
- 2871/26
- Type of Item
- Overall
- height 41.3 cm, width 29.5 cm
Who
- Culture
- Inuit
- Creator
- Thomasie Alashuak (Maker)
- Previous Owner
- Betty Carr
- Received from
- Betty Carr (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Puvirnituq, Quebec, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- during 1961
- Ownership Date
- before March 21, 2011
- Acquisition Date
- on March 21, 2011
Other
- Item Classes
- works on paper
- Condition
- excellent
- Accession Number
- 2871/0026