Carving
45-15-4
From: Canada | British Columbia | Queen Charlotte Islands
Curatorial Section: American
Object Number | 45-15-4 |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Culture | Haida |
Provenience | Canada | British Columbia | Queen Charlotte Islands |
Culture Area | Northwest Coast Culture Area |
Section | American |
Materials | Wood | Pigment |
Technique | Carved | Painted |
Iconography | Killer Whale |
Description | Totemic figure representing a killer whale (orca). Dorsal fine is separate. Mouth, fine and edge of tail painted red. |
Length | 12.6 cm |
Credit Line | Purchased from Mrs. Owen Stephens, 1945 |
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