Impressions Salish Wolf

MOA: University of British Columbia

3309/1

Large circular wood panel with a cast paper spindle whorl design. Centre of wood panel is concave, with a spindle at centre to mount the paper cast. Black paper cast depicting a wolf design. The negative areas are darker and spotted compared to the postive areas of the cast. The rim of the panel is painted black. Cast marked 1/5.

  • Iconographic Meaning

    Depicts a Salish wolf: a great hunter and sometime spirit power, who also represents family and togetherness.


  • Type of Item sculpture
  • Culture Musqueam
  • Material paper, red cedar wood
  • Measurements depth 4.5 cm, diameter 89.5 cm (overall)

  • Creator Susan A. Point
  • Previous Owner Christiane Smyth, George Smyth
  • Received from Christiane Smyth, George Smyth

  • Made in British Columbia

  • Creation Date during 2003
  • Ownership Date before July 16, 2018
  • Acquisition Date on July 16, 2018

  • Item Classes carvings & sculpture
  • Condition excellent
  • Accession Number 3309/0001