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Wall Hanging

MOA: University of British Columbia

3497/1

Applique wall hanging of three men and two women on a dark brown background. All have white faces, with oval-shaped eyes, long lashes, thin lines for mouths, and black hair. Men’s hair is cropped short, women have braids. Women are wearing long parkas and boots; men have short parkas, pants and boots. Parkas are orange, light purple-grey, and dark yellow, with dark purple, black, orange and pink trim. Pants and boots are dark yellow and light purple-grey, with black trim and light purple-grey trim. One of the men is in the background with a bow and arrow pointed at five bears and wolves. Animals are orange, dark blue and light purple-grey. The other humans are in the foreground, with their arms raised. Edges of hanging are rolled, secured with white and yellow whipstitching. (Velcro strip sewn on back, for hanging purposes).

  • Type of Item hanging
  • Culture Inuit
  • Material wool fibre, cotton fibre, dye
  • Measurements height 69.8 cm, width 74.0 cm (overall)
  • Creator Janet Kigusiuq
  • Previous Owner Rosa Ho, David Garner
  • Received from David Garner
  • Made in Baker Lake, Qamanittuaq
  • Creation Date between 1970 and 2001
  • Ownership Date before 2001, before June 4, 2021
  • Acquisition Date on June 4, 2021
  • Item Classes textiles
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3497/0001

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