Drawing

MOA: University of British Columbia

3193/5

Drawing in pencil on paper. Four birds are sketched in formline style on the paper, two in flight, one standing, and one ‘speaking,’ with the word “hark?” inside a speech bubble. Light eraser marks can be seen around the images. The words ‘Yelth’ and ‘Raven’s Call’ are printed near the centre of the page.


  • Type of Item drawing
  • Culture Haida
  • Measurements height 26.9 cm, width 35.0 cm (overall)

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

  • Made in British Columbia

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

  • Item Classes works on paper
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3193/0005