Norval Morrisseau Mediums VI

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- 1960's PERIOD
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Birch bark - "Untitled", 5.75"x3", © 1960 Norval Morrisseau

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"I was told by some relatives not to do this - that I should not be tampering with these forms, 'because the Indians will ostracize you'. Or the elders would not care for it, just like the Jesuits.

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Nevertheless I was determined to do it, for it is my destiny..."

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Norval Morrisseau

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>>>Reference postings:

- Norval Morrisseau Mediums I (Rock),

- Norval Morrisseau Mediums II (Animal Hide),

- Norval Morrisseau Mediums III (Paper),

- Norval Morrisseau Mediums IV (Canvas) &

- Norval Morrisseau Mediums V (Wood).

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* The painting/drawing on birck bark in this posting: "Untitled", 5.75"x3", © 1960 Norval Morrisseau /Private Collection/