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Thunder Bird

MOA: University of British Columbia

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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.

  • Type of Item painting
  • Culture Kwakwaka'wakw
  • Measurements height 35.5 cm, width 43.0 cm (overall)
  • Creator Chief Henry Speck
  • Previous Owner Grant Stephens
  • Received from Grant Stephens, Museum of Anthropology Director's Budget
  • Made in British Columbia
  • Creation Date during 1962
  • Ownership Date before November 16, 2017
  • Acquisition Date on November 16, 2017
  • Item Classes works on paper; paintings
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3279/0002

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