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Guardian Figure

MOA: University of British Columbia

3259/24

Wooden guardian figure. Figure sits in a crouched position, hands resting on knees that are drawn up to chest. Head and face are elongated, nose and mouth wide, brows heavy. A round hat sits high on the head, with a small brim under three tall rings at crown.

  • Narrative

    Item number 170 in the catalogue "Bill Reid: a Retrospective Exhibition" (1974; Vancouver Art Gallery). Acquired by the donor from The Quest Gallery (Bessie FitzGerald) in Victoria, in 1963.

  • Type of Item figure
  • Culture Haida
  • Material cedar wood
  • Measurements height 125.0 cm, width 32.0 cm, depth 32.0 cm (overall)
  • Creator Bill Reid
  • Previous Owner Margaret Hess
  • Received from Margaret Hess
  • Made in British Columbia
  • Creation Date during 1963
  • Collection Date during 1963
  • Ownership Date before September 28, 2017
  • Acquisition Date on September 28, 2017
  • Item Classes carvings & sculpture
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3259/0024

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