Carl Henry (b.1960)
Coat of arms 2002
Carved wood | 53.0 x 33.0 x 5.0 cm (whole object) | RCIN 200300
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Carved wood coat of arms of Antigua and Barbuda. On the helm is an Antiguan black pineapple, the shield shows the sun and wavy white and blue bands symbolising the sun, sea and beaches; the left supporter holds a stem of sugar cane to represent what was once the islands' main industry. The scroll at the bottom is the national motto 'Each Endeavouring, All Achieving'.
Provenance
Sent to Queen Elizabeth II by the Governor-General of Antigua and Barbuda, Sir James Carlisle, on the occasion of her Golden Jubilee, 2002.
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Creator(s)
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Medium and techniques
Carved wood
Measurements
53.0 x 33.0 x 5.0 cm (whole object)
Category
Object type(s)
Place of Production
Antigua and Barbuda [Lesser Antilles]
