Paula Item Number: 3285/3 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Jellyfish figure made from reclaimed plastic fishing nets ("ghost nets"), plastic twine and rope. Woven white hood with lines of red, black and green, and white tentacles, some of which are coiled in blue, red, green, orange or black.
Item History
- Made by Ethel Charlie (Maker) during 2016
- Collected by Carol E. Mayer during 2018
- Owned by Erub Arts Collaborative
- Owned by ReDot Fine Art Gallery before February 2, 2018
- Received from ReDot Fine Art Gallery (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Acquisitions Budget (Funding source) on February 2, 2018
What
Who
- Culture
- Torres Strait Islander
- Creator
- Ethel Charlie (Maker)
- Field Collector
- Carol E. Mayer
- Previous Owner
- Erub Arts Collaborative and ReDot Fine Art Gallery
- Received from
- ReDot Fine Art Gallery (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Acquisitions Budget (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- “Torres Strait Islands: Erub Island” ?
When
- Creation Date
- during 2016
- Collection Date
- during 2018
- Ownership Date
- before February 2, 2018
- Acquisition Date
- on February 2, 2018
Other
- Condition
- excellent
- Current Location
- Case 69
- Accession Number
- 3285/0003