Kwelas
Item number 3644/2 a-b from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
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Description
Small lidded pot with burnished finish. Pot (part a) has a wide mouth, and sloped and rounded shoulder that narrows to a small flat base. Artist signature, date made, and title incised on base. Large circular lid (part b) is decorated across exterior surface with formline motifs, done in relief. Centre of design consists of a face with wide eyes, straight brows, large nose, and an open mouth with the tongue sticking out; markings on forehead and cheeks. Face is surrounded by a wide band, with protruding split U-shapes that extend to edge of lid. Lid has a long lip that curves downward; flange closer to centre of interior. Exterior surfaces of pot and lid range in colour from off-white to black; speckling throughout. Interiors are smooth and somewhat rough in texture; coloured light grey.
Item History
- Made by Laura Wee Lay Laq (Maker) in British Columbia, Canada during 1996
- Owned by Sally Michener before 2023
- Owned by Katy Michener before September 22, 2023
- Received from Katy Michener (Donor) on September 22, 2023
What
- Name
- Kwelas
- Identification Number
- 3644/2 a-b
- Type of Item
- pot
- Material
- clay
- Overall
- height 13.5 cm, diameter 14.2 cm
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
Who
- Culture
- Coast Salish and Kwakwaka'wakw
- Creator
- Laura Wee Lay Laq (Maker)
- Previous Owner
- Sally Michener and Katy Michener
- Received from
- Katy Michener (Donor)
When
- Creation Date
- during 1996
- Ownership Date
- before 2023 and before September 22, 2023
- Acquisition Date
- on September 22, 2023
Other
- Item Classes
- ceramics
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 3644/0002 a-b
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