Maple Leafs - Peace and War Canoes

Item number 3568/10 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.

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Painting on paper of six maple leaves with canoe designs in them; done in two rows of three. All canoes have passengers wearing a variety garments and accessories, and in different poses; positions include paddling, holding a spear, and sitting with upraised hands. All components are decorated with formline design elements; done in black. "CANADA" is written inside each leaf; title and artist signature written along bottom edge of painting.

Item History

What

Name
Maple Leafs - Peace and War Canoes
Identification Number
3568/10
Type of Item
painting
Overall
height 35.5 cm, width 42.5 cm

Where

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

Who

Culture
Kwakwaka'wakw
Creator
Chief Henry Speck (Maker)
Previous Owner
Victor Stephens
Received from
Victor Stephens (Donor)

When

Creation Date
during 1958
Ownership Date
before April 7, 2022
Acquisition Date
on April 7, 2022

Other

Item Classes
works on paper; paintings
Condition
good
Accession Number
3568/0010
This work is licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 2.5 Canada License. Permissions beyond the scope of this license may be available by emailing [email protected].

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