Copper
29-31-1
Location: On Display in the Native American Voices
From: Canada | British Columbia | Queen Charlotte Islands
Curatorial Section: American
Object Number | 29-31-1 |
Current Location | Native American Voices - On Display |
Culture | Tlingit |
Provenience | Canada | British Columbia | Queen Charlotte Islands |
Culture Area | Northwest Coast Culture Area |
Section | American |
Materials | Copper | Pigment |
Description | Ceremonial Copper. The form which is legendary represents the sea grizzly bear. These plaques were used as money; they were frequently given as pledges for the payment of debts - particularly war debts; the value is 8 male slaves. The pure copper welding is evidence of the age of the specimen. |
Height | 100.3 cm |
Width | 61 cm |
Credit Line | Purchased from G. T. Emmons, 1929 |
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