Dogfish and Spirit

MOA: University of British Columbia

3260/289

Silkscreen print on rectangular beige paper. Image appears to be two figures with one head. A dogfish outlined in black, in profile with dorsal fin, pectoral fin and tail, rectangular face to the front; secondary designs in red. The other figure's body is below the head, mainly in red but with black feet and hands. The smaller figure also has a small dorsal fin, but has arms and legs. Pencil writing below the image reads: ' 2/75 / dogfish and spirit / NTait 78".


  • Type of Item print
  • Culture Nisga'a
  • Measurements height 52.0 cm, width 66.0 cm (overall)

  • Creator Norman Tait
  • Previous Owner Elspeth McConnell
  • Received from Elspeth McConnell

  • Made in British Columbia

  • Creation Date during 1978
  • Ownership Date before August 12, 2017
  • Acquisition Date on August 12, 2017

  • Item Classes works on paper
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3260/0289