House Model
| Object Title | half roof |
|---|---|
| Object Number: | 29-175-479G |
| Current Location: | Collections Storage |
| Culture: | Nootka |
| Provenience: | Canada British Columbia Vancouver Island |
| Culture Area: | Northwest Coast Culture Area |
| Section: | American |
| Materials: | Wood Pigment |
| Length: | 123 cm |
| Width: | 69 cm |
| Credit Line: | Exchange with George G. Heye, 1917 |
| Other Number: | 6/8751 - Collector Number |
Description
Seven sections-- floor, 4 sides, 2 roof pieces All painting in red & black on plain wood background. Entirely sea animals. Bared teeth predominate. g: Half Roof: 7 planks nailed to 2 long narow boards placed several inches from plank ends. Extend beyond planks at one end. Decoration: On side opposite to supporting boards: 3 sea animals, the 2 larger ones with heads pointed directly to one long side. Also starfish and urchins.
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