Coast Indian Suite Item Number: 2980/7 from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

Panel 7 in a series of 20 panels. Drawing of a Kwakwaka'wakw family crest mask. In the centre of the picture at a slight angle sits the mask, with a large, round, white panel decorated with green along the edges, two floating birds at top, two pink hands with fingers erect at bottom and a series of rectangular motifs radiating from the centre. In the middle of this panel protrudes a large round face with prominent nose and flared nostrils, an open mouth showing pointed teeth, round staring eyes and heavy brows. The face is coloured green and pink over a grey and black base. On the top centre of the forehead sits a high fin at a three quarter angle with a face drawn on its side. The fin is dark pink with green and black. In the background behind the mask in black, grey and white are masses of foliage, rocks and branches. The left side of the circular panel is on 2980/8 of this series. Covered with plexi frame.

Narrative

Image publication © Courtesy of Simon Fraser University Galleries, Burnaby, British Columbia.

Item History

What

Name
Coast Indian Suite
Identification Number
2980/7
Type of Item
drawing
Frame
height 154.0 cm, width 103.0 cm, depth 5.6 cm
Image
height 152.5 cm, width 101.5 cm

Who

Culture
Canadian
Creator
Jack Shadbolt (Maker)
Previous Owner
Arne Mathisen and Bertha Margaret Mathisen
Received from
Bertha Margaret Mathisen (Donor)

Where

Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
Made in
Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada ?

When

Creation Date
during 1976
Ownership Date
before 1998 and before November 8, 2012
Acquisition Date
on November 8, 2012

Other

Item Classes
paintings
Condition
excellent
Accession Number
2980/0007