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Weget1355/5

Square design of human/raven transformation. Standing frontal figure in black and red has black eyes outlined by red extending into the nose and mouth, a four-pointed star shape in a black ovoid chest, outstretched wings, a body with an upside down red split u, upside down black u forms with cross hatching within, a tail that has four red u forms with cross hatching within, and three digit red protrusions (claws?). The wings have an upside down red split u and a sideways blank t-shape with a black ovoid at the end. Underneath the former two shapes, there is a red and black split u. Underneath the latter black ovoid at the end, there are red u forms surrounded by a larger black one and three feathers. There is a black hat-like shape on top of the head. At either side of the head, there are upside down red split u's that have cross hatching within and red u forms. Above the figure, there are black u forms, black u forms that have cross hatching within, black split u's that have a circle at either side within, red hand-like shapes, upside down red and black split u's, and upside down red double-notched split u's. Pencil inscription across the bottom edge reads '36/75 15/8/77 WEGET Roy Henry Vickers TSIMSIAN TRIBE KITKATLA B.C.'. There is an embossing on the lower right corner for 'NORTH WEST COAST INDIAN ARTISTS GUILD member' with a salmon-trout head at the centre. The print is on a relatively square, light brown paper piece.

Culture
Tsimshian
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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The Weget Legend1355/6

Black rectangle divided into four quadrants. Each quadrant consists of a separate stylized image. Across the top, there are two figures underneath a red gable roof. Above, there are black diagonal lines on the left side and a notched black line following the roof to the right side. Frontal figure on the left side has arms raised beside the head. A red three digit hand on the right side holds a red split u in a black u form while the black hand on the left side has five digits. Has a black ovoid head with black eyes, and the other features are red. The shes has two red split u's in black u forms with a red line at the centre with rib-like red lines below. Large black ovoid in ovoid below with red legs bent up to the sides ending in round black feet with a single digit appendage. Large figure at the top right has arms raised to either side of the head. A five digit black hand is on the left side while a three digit black hand is on the right side. Black outlined hat over black ovoid head, black eyes with the other features in red. Series of black split u's, red u fomrs, and black u forms give a robe appearance to the body with large black ovoid in ovoids at the knees. Bottom right has a red circle with radiating red lines to the quadrant edges and an elongated salmon-trout ovoid across the centre. Bottom left has a diagonal frontal frog-like face with three digit limbs to either side and a crosshatched triangle filled lower half of quadrant. Divided from the frog, top right to bottom left, by notched red band, there are circles and split bands on the right and the bottom. Pencil inscription across the bottom edge reads '36/75 15/8/77 THE WEGET LEGEND Roy Henry Vickers TSIMSIAN TRIBE KITKATLA B.C.'. There is an embossing on the lower right corner for 'NORTH WEST COAST INDIAN ARTISTS GUILD member' with a salmon-trout head at the centre. The print is on a relatively square, light brown paper piece.

Culture
Tsimshian
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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HalibutNb7.235

Silk-screened red and black halibut with an octopus design. The halibut is in profile and facing to the right side with two black ovoid eyes. The halibut's open mouth has a red tongue with a red split u behind the mouth and red u forms above. There is cross shape behind the mouth with a black split u. The lower half of the halibut has a four-notched black line, black ovoids, and a double-notched split u that has cross hatching within. There are four black split u's along the lower half of the halibut's body. Along the upper half of the halibut's body, there arefour red split u's surrounded by black u forms with a black split u at the end. The tail has a black ovoid, a red split u surrounded by a black u form, and a a black split v. The red octopus is in the upper half of the halibut. The octopus has a circle in a circle eye and five thick tentacles with split u's of various designs within. Pencil inscription across the bottom edge reads '98/195 19/1/76 - HALIBUT - Roy H. Vickers TSIMSIAN TRIBE KITKATLA B.C.'. The print is on a horizontally rectangular, off-white paper piece.

Culture
Tsimshian
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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PrintNb7.226

Silkscreen print design of a horse and rider. Both figures are in profile with the horse facing to the right side while the rider is facing to the left side. The horse has its head pointing upward at an angle with its front legs are up in the air while its back legs are on the ground. The horse has a circular black eye outlined by a tapering oval. There are two red u forms below the eye. The top of the snout has an upside down red u form. The open mouth has three upper teeth with an upside down red split u behind. The neck has a red split u and a double-notched split u. The ches has red u forms and a blank T-shape. The front joint is a black circle in a circle in a circle. The front legs have red split u's. The belly has two red u forms and a red split u. The back joint is a black ovoid. back legs have red u forms and a red split u. The mane and tail are flowing. The horse is outlined by black. The rider has a circular black eye outlined by a tapering oval with black brows above, red u forms, and a black L-shape on the face. The arms have red split u's, and they are pointing a bow and arrow behind him to the left side. The ground has three red and black double-notched split u's. Black ink inscription along the bottom reads '196/200 Roy H. Vickers 74'. The print is on a vertically rectangular, brown paper piece.

Culture
Tsimshian
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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PrintNb7.225

Silkscreen print design of an eagle (larhskeek). The head is in profile and facing to the right side. Has a circular black eye outlined by a tapering oval. The black beak has two sideways red u forms and a blank upside down u form. The open black mouth has a red tongue. There are two red u forms behind the mouth. Two small feather-like shapes are down along the top of the head. The neck has a red split u. The chest has a black ovoid with an L-shape and a t-shape. At either side, there is a sidewsays red split u surrounded by a black u form. Belwo this, there is a red u form above a smaller one and three red s-shapes, all of which are surrounded by a larger black u form. Below this, there are five black feathers. The red claws are inward on the body. The tail has has three feathers, each of which has a red split u surrounded by a larger black u form. Pencil inscription across the bottom edge reads '11/160 29/05/75 EAGLE (LARHSKEEK) TSIMSIAN TRIBE KITKATLA B.C. Roy H. Vickers'. The print is on a vertically rectangular, light grey-blue paper piece.

Culture
Tsimshian
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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PrintNb7.228

Silkscreen print design of the moon. The black moon has a circular face with circle in ovoid eyes. There is an ovoid below the eyes with the nose in between and two long, thin segmented lines angling inward to come to a point above the centre. There is a mouth and a chin. The ears have a sideways split u surrounded by a black u form. There are six protrusions around the circular face, four along the top and two along the bottom, each of which has a split u surrounded by a black u form. There is a black star shape at the top right corner. Pencil inscription across the bottom edge reads '84/200 2/7/75 THE MOON TSIMSHIAN TRIBE KITKATLA B.C. Roy H. Vickers'. The print is on a vertically rectangular, yellow paper piece.

Culture
Tsimshian
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Model Totem PoleA1113

Model pole standing on a proportionally large carved animal figure with four inlaid shells, hollowed out underneath. From top to bottom, the pole has a human with bear ears, a shark(?) and a beaver on the front. Minimal use of red and black paint on pole only. Signed on the base. Pole is secured to the base with a screw.

Culture
Tsimshian
Material
wood, metal, operculum shell and paint
Made in
Hartley Bay, British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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House Screen BoardNb7.242 i

A long rectangular cedar plank with faded Northwest Coast designs imprinted in the surface of the wood. The top edge is slanted at an angle. Evenly spaced rectangular carved sections are located on the edge of the piece near the top and have embedded cedar bark stitching. Back has two rectangular indented notches at the bottom and top of the board. Nails on the top portion of the board.

Culture
Tsimshian
Material
cedar wood, paint and cedar bark
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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House Screen BoardNb7.239 c

A long rectangular cedar plank with faded Northwest Coast designs imprinted in the surface of the wood. Green patch of plant-like substance near bottom on one side. Black coloured designs are more visible near the top of the piece. Four evenly spaced rectangular carved sections are located on the edge of the piece to one side. Underside of plank has chisel marks down its length.

Culture
Tsimshian
Material
red cedar wood and paint
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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House Screen BoardNb7.242 e

A long rectangular cedar plank with faded Northwest Coast designs imprinted in the surface of the wood; segments of thick black formlines are visible over the entire surface. A longitudinal spit runs from one end towards the centre. A bright pink, encircled number nine is inscribed on the underside of the plank in the centre and at the two ends. Underside is covered in large, uniform chisel marks.

Culture
Tsimshian
Material
cedar wood and paint
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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