Painting

MOA: University of British Columbia

3595/61

Vertical painting on skin depicting a humanoid angel standing on top of a humanoid demon-like figure. The angel is carrying a sword in their right hand and a rope, which is tied to the demons' wrists, in their left. The angel has a halo-like shape behind their head, and two large, multi-coloured wings. The demon-like figure is lying on their back, with their wrists and ankles bound. There is Ethiopian text below the demon-like figure's head and next to the angel's left wing. There is a small numbered label written in ink on the lower left side of the back of the skin.

  • Narrative

    Collected by Fred Haack while living in Africa. Acquired by the Kelowna Museum (now Okanagan Heritage Museum) in 1996.


  • Type of Item painting
  • Culture Ethiopian
  • Measurements height 29.5 cm, width 22.9 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner Fred E. Haack, Okanagan Heritage Museum
  • Received from Okanagan Heritage Museum

  • Made in Ethiopia

  • Collection Date between 1979 and 1990
  • Ownership Date before 1996, before September 14, 2022
  • Acquisition Date on September 14, 2022

  • Item Classes paintings
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3595/0061