Paula

MOA: University of British Columbia

3285/3

Jellyfish figure made from reclaimed plastic fishing nets ("ghost nets"), plastic twine and rope. Woven white hood with lines of red, black and green, and white tentacles, some of which are coiled in blue, red, green, orange or black.


  • Type of Item sculpture
  • Culture Torres Strait Islander
  • Material plastic
  • Measurements height 56.5 cm, diameter 25.0 cm (overall)

  • Creator Ethel Charlie
  • Field Collector Carol E. Mayer
  • Previous Owner Erub Arts Collaborative, ReDot Fine Art Gallery
  • Received from ReDot Fine Art Gallery, Museum of Anthropology Acquisitions Budget


  • Creation Date during 2016
  • Collection Date during 2018
  • Ownership Date before February 2, 2018
  • Acquisition Date on February 2, 2018

  • Condition excellent
  • Current Location Case 69
  • Accession Number 3285/0003