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2016.7.1 - Treaty Six Territory Marker: Bear Spirit
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Object Typesculpture
ArtistSteinhauer, Stewart
Date Made2016
Item Details
Object Typesculpture
ArtistSteinhauer, Stewart
Date Made2016
Accession Number
2016.7.1
Title
Treaty Six Territory Marker: Bear Spirit
Object Type
sculpture
Artist
Steinhauer, Stewart
Date Made
2016
Place Made
Canada
Culture/Nationality
Cree
Materials
stone (granite)
Measurements
overall: 196 cm x 103.5 cm x 180 cm
Description
Stone bear carved from single piece of granite polished black with grey texture/unfinished areas on spine, legs, and neck of bear. Bear is attached to rectangular granite plinth with inscriptions and images on each…
Stone bear carved from single piece of granite polished black with grey texture/unfinished areas on spine, legs, and neck of bear. Bear is attached to rectangular granite plinth with inscriptions and images on each side of the base. East side of base depicts two figures shaking hands dressed in regalia encircled by band that includes text: "Indian Treaty No. 6, 1876". North side of base inscribed with syllabic text and roman orthography text ("we are all related") below a pipe emitting smoke. South side: image of feather staff and related symbolism. West side: inscribed "Sweetgrass Teachings: Humble, Kindness, Sharing, Honesty, Determination".
External Links
Virtual Exhibition - Of Stone, Paint and Metal: Public Art at the University of Alberta
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We are All Related Augmented Reality (AR) Project
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Citation
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"2016.7.1 - Treaty Six Territory Marker: Bear Spirit, University of Alberta Museums Art Collection." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/11-26968. Accessed 10 May. 2025.