Serigraph: Ink on Paper
Spa Eth
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Artist/Curatorial Statement
This design was commissioned by the owners of the collection for Box Set II.
The man’s look and demeanour are sometimes associated with that of a grizzly bear and the owners wanted a design that would reflect that. This is my interpretation; it has a realistic style as opposed to having the traditional crescents and trigons.
Translated from Coast Salish (Hul'q'umín'um') Spa Eth means bear.
Maynard Johnny Jr.
Associated Box Set: Salish Weave Box Set II
Display(s): Cornett Building Salish Art Display
Legacy: National Gallery of Canada