(My sister gave birth to a girl), 1999
Marianne Nicolson
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| La mayulide Xesu'gwilakw t'sat'sadagame (My sister gave birth to a girl), 1999 |
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| The above painting refers the strength of the Dzawada'enuxw women. It depicts a wolf giving birth to a child. The wolf represents the original ancestor of the Dzawada'enuxw people. The painting has characteristics of a traditional Northwest Coast button blanket. The buttons on the red border symbolize the mountains that surround Kingcome Inlet, and the sun is a symbol of new life and regeneration. The text that circles the wolf and child translates as: "The women dancers are the mothers of my people. They carry all the winter dances" The text reflects the matriarchal process of inheriting cultural property. In marriage, a dowry is presented to the groom as cultural property. It is not meant for his possession, but is held for inheritance of their anticipated children. | ||||||||||||||
| Painting displayed with support and authorization of Dzawada'enuxw artist: Marianne Nicolson |
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