Campus Art

Indigenous art

Drums

By: Unknown •   

Artwork size: Left: 65 x 44 inches/165.1 x 111.76 cm, 5.42 x 3.67 Foot/ 1.651 x 1.12 m. Middle:70 X 62.5 inches/177.8 x 158.6 cm, 5.84 x 5.21 foot/1.78 x 1.57m. Right: 60 X 50 inches/152.4 x 127 cm, 5 x 4.167 foot/1.524 x 1.27 m 

Date artwork was made or installed:  

Materials used: Animal hide (type unknown); feathers (type unknown); acrylic paint; wood (type unknown)

Story

The drums are made from animal hides and are typical of those used in ceremonies and celebrations. The white, red, black, and yellow paint on one drum represents the four colours of humankind working together to protect and care for the earth. The feathers help move the air and carry prayers to the Creator and offer protection. There are dreamcatchers interspersed with the drums.

    Location

    HOL third floor

    Third floor by the individual study pods, on the brick wall fairly high up

    HOL, House of Learning, Indigenous art

    Campus Art

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