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Avataq (Stylized)

Barry Pottle

MEDIUM Digital print on paper
DATE 2014
DIMENSIONS 61cm x 41cm
ACCESSION NUMBER 2020.11.10
CREDIT LINE Collection of the Ottawa Art Gallery: purchased with the support of the Elizabeth L. Gordon Art Program, 2020
CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION
A colour photograph presents a red float on a body of water. The float is held by two anchor points and two ropes. The float takes on a traditional hunting float called "avataq". Avataq were made of sealskin and were originally attached to a harpoon. This photograph was taken in the locks near Merrickville.
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