Dama Item Number: 3285/4 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 a ring of red and a ring of green, and braided white tentacles decorated with small orange circles.
Item History
- Made by Florence Gutchen (Maker) during 2017
- 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
- Florence Gutchen (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 2017
- 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
- 3285/0004