Carving

29-175-464

From: United States of America | Alaska | Sitka

Curatorial Section: American

Object Number 29-175-464
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Tlingit
Provenience United States of America | Alaska | Sitka
Culture Area Northwest Coast Culture Area
Section American
Materials Wood | Pigment
Description

Standing human figure, arms flexed, palms turned outward. Knees slightly bent, feet on thin slab of wood. Back of trunk grooved (represents slat armor) and painted red and black. Area of groin painted red. Red and black markings onlower art of trunk. Red markings on cheeks. Red ears, lips, and lines between fingers and toes. Eyes and brows black.

Height 25.4 Measurement Unit Not Provided
Width 6.2 Measurement Unit Not Provided
Outside Diameter 5.3 Measurement Unit Not Provided
Credit Line Exchange with George G. Heye, 1917
Other Number 2/454 - Collector Number

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