Figure Item Number: A9026 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Sitting figure with lines on high forehead, and design around top of head representing octopus tentacles. Figure holds a halibut, with its tail in her mouth. Red ochre pigment overall, but most noticeably on forehead, ears, mouth and nostrils.
Narrative
Removed from display by request of Tlingit community member as a potential shamanistic piece. Many carvings similar to this one were made by Tlingit artists for sale to collectors. This piece came from the Young collection, and may have once been part of the E. H. Verney collection. Verney was captain of a boat, c. 1862-64, that traveled along the coast of B.C.
Item History
- Made in North America before 1865
- Owned by David G. Young before August 1968
- Received from David G. Young (Exchanger) during August 1968
What
Who
- Culture
- Tlingit
- Previous Owner
- David G. Young
- Received from
- David G. Young (Exchanger)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- North America
When
- Creation Date
- before 1865
- Ownership Date
- before August 1968
- Acquisition Date
- during August 1968
Other
- Item Classes
- carvings & sculpture
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 2329/0001