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MOA: University of British Columbia

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Jellyfish figure made from reclaimed plastic fishing nets ("ghost nets"), plastic twine and rope. Woven white hood with a ring of red and a ring of green, and braided white tentacles decorated with small orange circles.


  • Type of Item sculpture
  • Culture Torres Strait Islander
  • Material plastic
  • Measurements height 63.0 cm, diameter 19.5 cm (overall)

  • Creator Florence Gutchen
  • 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 2017
  • Collection Date during 2018
  • Ownership Date before February 2, 2018
  • Acquisition Date on February 2, 2018

  • Condition excellent
  • Current Location Case 69
  • Accession Number 3285/0004