River Monster Item Number: 2794/3 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Carved figure representing the legendary river monster "Waisana". Upper half of fish-shaped carving narrows from centre out towards both ends. The figure is painted black and has hooked motifs and six circular hollows carved out along its length. Lower portion is unpainted and has a drilled hole in the centre that fits on peg of rectangular wooden stand.
Narrative
Apparently after hearing the legend of Waisana, Cranmer was challenged to carve a representation of the river monster.
Item History
- Made by Doug Cranmer (Maker) in British Columbia, Canada during 1984
- Owned by Peter Macnair and Jay Stewart before March 25, 2010
- Received from Peter Macnair (Donor) and Jay Stewart (Donor) on March 25, 2010
What
Who
- Culture
- Kwakwaka'wakw
- Creator
- Doug Cranmer (Maker)
- Previous Owner
- Peter Macnair and Jay Stewart
- Received from
- Peter Macnair (Donor) and Jay Stewart (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- during 1984
- Ownership Date
- before March 25, 2010
- Acquisition Date
- on March 25, 2010
Other
- Item Classes
- carvings & sculpture
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 2794/0003