Silkscreened Bag
Item number 3481/1 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
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Description
Canvas drawstring bag with repeating silkscreen-printed thunderbird motif. The thunderbird bodies are forward facing, with heads in profile. They are made of black designs with red highlights throughout. Black band border along bottom edge with alternating triangle motif. Bottom triangles are black. Top row has black triangular outlines; the rest of the space is naturally coloured. Black drawstring ties are on the front and back centre of bag, along the top edge. Holes for ties outlined with brass-coloured metal. Seam along back centre. Interior lined with clear plastic. Paper label with design and artist information affixed to base.
Narrative
Donor purchased the bag online from a seller in Alaska, who said she had owned it for a "long time."
Item History
- Made by Ellen Neel (Maker) in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada ? during 1960
- Owned by Christopher W. Smith before March 10, 2021
- Received from Christopher W. Smith (Donor) on March 10, 2021
What
- Name
- Silkscreened Bag
- Identification Number
- 3481/1
- Type of Item
- bag
- Material
- cotton fibre, ink, nylon fibre, paper, metal and plastic
- Overall
- height 30.9 cm, diameter 17.2 cm
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada ?
Who
- Culture
- Kwakwaka'wakw
- Creator
- Ellen Neel (Maker)
- Previous Owner
- Christopher W. Smith
- Received from
- Christopher W. Smith (Donor)
When
- Creation Date
- during 1960
- Ownership Date
- before March 10, 2021
- Acquisition Date
- on March 10, 2021
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 3481/0001
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