Mother Earthworm Item Number: 3690/1 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Mother Earthworm figure. Small female figure holding an earthworm in each hand, with their tapering, segmented bodies extending into her mouth. The heads of the earthworms face one another, identical in form but mirrored in appearance. Below the breasts is a small round face on the abdomen, with a long tongue extending out. The figure features inlaid abalone eyes and teeth, and attached hair. Inscribed “TJ 79” on the base.
Item History
- Made by Terry Jackson (Maker) in British Columbia, Canada during 1979
- Collected during 1981
- Owned by Denice Thompson before February 22, 2025
- Received from Denice Thompson (Donor) on February 22, 2025
What
- Name
- Mother Earthworm
- Identification Number
- 3690/1
- Type of Item
- figure
- Material
- whale tooth, whale shell and hair
- Overall
- height 12.0 cm, width 6.1 cm, depth 4.5 cm
Who
- Culture
- Haida
- Creator
- Terry Jackson (Maker)
- Previous Owner
- Denice Thompson
- Received from
- Denice Thompson (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- during 1979
- Collection Date
- during 1981
- Ownership Date
- before February 22, 2025
- Acquisition Date
- on February 22, 2025
Other
- Item Classes
- carvings & sculpture
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 3690/0001