Thunder Bird Item Number: 3279/2 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Painting on paper. On a light yellow background stands a large bird facing front, wings outstretched and curving above its head. Bird looks to the right, with head crest extending behind. A face covers the torso, with ovoid eyes and a wide mouth showing bared teeth. Wings are decorated in bright colours. Paper is corrugated along one edge.
Item History
- Made by Chief Henry Speck (Maker) in British Columbia, Canada during 1962
- Owned by Grant Stephens before November 16, 2017
- Received from Grant Stephens (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Director's Budget (Funding source) on November 16, 2017
What
- Name
- Thunder Bird
- Identification Number
- 3279/2
- Type of Item
- painting
- Overall
- height 35.5 cm, width 43.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Kwakwaka'wakw
- Creator
- Chief Henry Speck (Maker)
- Previous Owner
- Grant Stephens
- Received from
- Grant Stephens (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Director's Budget (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- during 1962
- Ownership Date
- before November 16, 2017
- Acquisition Date
- on November 16, 2017
Other
- Item Classes
- works on paper; paintings
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 3279/0002