Object Record
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Metadata
Artist |
Clark, Jason Elliott |
Nationality or Tribal Affiliation |
Algonquin |
Title |
Measles, Mosquitoes, Mississippi & Mishipeshu |
Type of Object |
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Date |
2003 |
Medium |
Reduction relief print |
Edition |
A/P |
Dimensions |
H-25.4 W-25.7 cm |
Collection |
Missoula Art Museum Collection |
MAM Sub-Collection |
Contemporary American Indian Art Collection |
How acquired |
Donated by Jason Elliott Clark |
Object ID |
2006.31.07 |
Statement about this object |
"Mishipechu" is the Alonquian word for the underwater lynx that disturbs the water. Other Woodland tribes from around the north central and northeast United States use similar words are used for this sort of merman-like creature. |
Subjects |
Nature |