Tribute: Sculpture

Maker
Istvan Denes
Production date
2019
Description
One sculpture titled "15.03.2019". Made of wood painted white, shaped to look like a large knot or tangle. The sculpture sits atop a red and yellow prayer mat. Sculpted in memory of Ahmed Abel-Ghany, a victim of the 15 March 2019 terrorist attacks.
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Production role
Sculptor
Provenance details
Displayed at: Christchurch Art Gallery - Te Puna O Waiwhetū: Christchurch/Canterbury/South Island/New Zealand: 13 September 2019-15 September 2019
Canterbury Museum worked with five representatives from Christchurch’s Muslim community, including next of kin to two of the victims, to make a selection of tributes for the Museum’s collection from amongst the tens of thousands.
Measurements
Dimensions (LxWxH): 1 - Sculpture: 1160 x 680 x 7mm
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Other id
4319
Accession number
2020.99.65
Marks and Inscriptions
Marks/Inscriptions: Label and care tag with "Kūbra Prayer Rugs" written onto it; Type of mark: manufacturer's label; Method: Printed; Notes: Care tag on underside of rug

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