Mosquito

Item number 2880/1 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.

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Silkscreen print of a Northwest Coast stylized mosquito in black, red and blue on off-white paper. Mosquito is shown in profile, facing right, with a very long probiscus bent down along the front of its body. The head contains a large eye with a black pupil and blue background. The body has red and white motifs and three faces looking out from the front facing the stinger. The inner side of the stinger has red teeth-like outlines. A red line with U-shapes weaves back and forth behind the mosquito. Pencil inscription of title, artist and date below image. Framed.