Wall Hanging Item Number: 3639/6 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Woven wall hanging depicting a hunting scene in horizontal orientation. Image shows a hooded human figure- dressed in a brown-red parka, beige pants and boots, with matching mittens- holding a spear towards a polar bear. The bear is facing away from the hunter, moving towards the left side of the hanging. Weaving ground is done in different shades of blue with a white line towards the bottom, dividing the ground and sky; back is lined with beige wool. Syllabic signature in bottom left corner. Tag with maker information attached to bottom left corner of weaving; patch with "3267" written on it is stitched to bottom right corner on back of weaving. Rod pocket sewn along top edge of hanging.
Narrative
Dr. Thelma Cook was part of the Canadian Hospital Association, and purchased the hanging while at a convention in 1990.
Item History
- Made by Maria Niptayuq (Maker) in Pelly Bay, Nunavut, Canada and Kugaaruk, Nunavut, Canada
- Owned by Thelma Sharp Cook before June 22, 2023
- Owned by Donald Cook before August 31, 2023
- Received from Donald Cook (Donor) on August 31, 2023
What
- Name
- Wall Hanging
- Identification Number
- 3639/6
- Type of Item
- hanging
- Material
- wool fibre, fibre and dye
- Overall
- height 58.7 cm, width 72.3 cm
Who
- Culture
- Inuit
- Creator
- Maria Niptayuq (Maker)
- Previous Owner
- Thelma Sharp Cook and Donald Cook
- Received from
- Donald Cook (Donor)
Where
When
- Ownership Date
- before June 22, 2023 and before August 31, 2023
- Acquisition Date
- on August 31, 2023
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 3639/0006