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Northwest Coast Art Collection
MS.2017.008  
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Kwakwaka'wakw Art, 1979-1986

Arrangement

Alphabetical and thereunder chronological

Scope and Contents

This series includes Postersand art cardscollected by Mary Gormly through the years from 1979-1986. The series is focused on Kwakwaka'wakwart and culture. Some of the artistsincludethe Hunt Family: Henry Hunt, father, and his sons Tony, Stan, and Richard.The Hunt family provide black and red art that depicts nature related to the Kwakwaka'wakwpeople.
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Cannibal Bird, 1979

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Eagle and Salmon, u.d.

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Kwa-Gulth-Hok-Hok, 1979

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Kwa-Gulth Kolus & Killer Whale, 1986

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Moon, 1979

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Returning Raven, 1983

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Whale and Eagle, u.d.

 

Nuu-chah-nulth Art, 1978-1982

Arrangement

Alphabetical and thereunder chronological

Scope and Contents

This series consists of posters and art cards collected by Mary Gormly from 1978-1982. The series is focused on Nuu-chah-nulthartwork by Tim Paul and Joe David. Their artwork exhibits various aspects of Nuu-chah-nulthculture with their colorful and diverse art.
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Blue Raven, 1979

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Living Spirit, 1982

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Otter, 1978

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Wild Woman, u.d.

 

Gitxsan Art, 1976-1986

Arrangement

Alphabetical and thereunder chronological

Scope and Contents

This small series consists of posters collected by Mary Gormly from 1976-1986. The series is on Gitxsanartwork by artist Ken Mowatt. Mowatt's black and red and animal centered artwork provide insight onto Gitxsan culture.
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Northwest Indian Animal Design, 1986

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We-gyet and the Bears, 1977

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We-gyet and the Lynx, 1976

 

Haida Art, 1974-1979

Arrangement

Alphabetical and thereunder chronological

Scope and Contents

This small series consists of posters and art cards collected by Mary Gormly from 1974-1979. The series includes artists' Robert Davidson and Bill Reid interpretations of Haida culture. Their art is characterized by its circular shapes and fine strokes.
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Haida Dog Salmon, 1974

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Haida Wolf, 1979

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Rock Scallop, u.d.

 

Other Art, 1949-1983

Arrangement

Alphabetical and thereunder chronological

Scope and Contents

This series consists of posters, art cards, and pages collected by Mary Gormly from 1949-1983. This diverse series includes various artworks that are not directly connected to a specific indigenous community. Artist Barry Herem is influenced by a Northwest Coast Indian Style and black and red are his preferred colors. Artist Roy Henry Vickers is from a mixed heritage of Tsimshian, Haida, and Heitsuk and reflects that diversity in his art. The series also includes Hopi artist Fred Kabotie's pages that introduce Mimbreno art and history.
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Broaching Whale, u.d.

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Design from the Ancient Mimbrenos with a Hopi Interpretation (2 copies), 1949

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Eagle Chief, 1975

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Halibut, 1976

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Killer Whale, 1983

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Raven, 1983

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Thunder bird and Wolves, u.d.

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Tsimshian Woman (2 copies),1974

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Tsimshian Chief, 1974

 

Miscellaneous, u.d.

Arrangement

Alphabetical and thereunder chronological

Scope and Contents

This small series includes artist biographies and exhibit labels related to the Pacific Northwest Art Collection.
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1.1 Artist Biographies, u.d.

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1.2 Exhibit Labels, u.d.

 

Oversized Art, 1982-1997

Arrangement

Alphabetical and thereunder chronological

Scope and Contents

This series consists of posters collected by Mary Gormly from 1982-1997. The series includes Kwakwaka'wakw, Gitxsan, and Tsimshian artwork that portray animals like wolves, ravens, and sea animals.
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Dzilaxoors, u.d.

case 2; Drawer 6

Four Salmon, 1989

case 2; Drawer 6

Killer Whale, 1983

case 7; Drawer 4

Quintana Galleries, 1997

case 2; Drawer 6

Raven Dancer, 1982

carton 2; Drawer 7

Ravens Journey, u.d.

case 2; Drawer 7

Returning Raven, 1983

case 2; Drawer 7

Seawolf, 1982

case 2; Drawer 7

Three Wolves, u.d.

Collection Contents
Kwakwaka'wakw Art, 1979-1986
Nuu-chah-nulth Art, 1978-1982
Gitxsan Art, 1976-1986
Haida Art, 1974-1979
Other Art, 1949-1983
Miscellaneous, u.d.
Oversized Art, 1982-1997
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