Setee Fragment

29-175-478B

From: Canada | British Columbia | Vancouver Island

Curatorial Section: American

Object Number 29-175-478B
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Kwakiutl
Provenience Canada | British Columbia | Vancouver Island
Culture Area Northwest Coast Culture Area
Section American
Materials Wood | Pigment
Description

4 carved boards of unequal length; painted white background, black outlining of slightly gouged animal motifs which cover outer surfaces. All but d, have plain ends with single or double row of holes bored for att-achment. Most obvious features of--b:small center carving entirely white. To either side an eye over bared teeth-mouth in profile. Tips painted black. 3 holes bored along upper edge.

Credit Line Exchange with George G. Heye, 1917
Other Number 6/8741 - Collector Number

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