Pencil and watercolour drawing on paper. On the left stands an owl with wide ears on top of his large head, small eyes, and a pointed yellow beak. Its small wings are spread; it is painted in shades of brown and light grey. Next to this image is a smaller one of an owl’s back, in similar colours. Below is a pencil sketch of a frightened owl, feet, wings and tongue extended in surprise.

• History Of Use

  A preparatory sketch for a 2010 animated film called Raven’s Call.

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• Type of Item drawing
• Culture Haida
• Measurements height 26.9 cm, width 34.8 cm (overall)

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• Creator Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas
• Previous Owner Gary R. Bell
• Received from Gary R. Bell

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• Made in British Columbia

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• Ownership Date before August 15, 2016
• Acquisition Date on August 15, 2016

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• Item Classes works on paper
• Condition good
• Accession Number 3193/0001