An Old Bark Longhouse No. 9

67-42-4

From: United States of America | New York | Tonawanda

Curatorial Section: American

Object Title An Old Bark Longhouse No. 9
Object Number 67-42-4
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Seneca
Provenience United States of America | New York | Tonawanda
Culture Area Northeast Culture Area
Creator Jesse Complanter
Section American
Materials Paper | India Ink
Description

India Ink drawing signed "made by J. Cornplanter"; on back "an old time Bark Longhouse, No. 9" in India Ink and "1580/17" and "1445/17 Ont J." in pencil. Drawing of bark long house with 3 smoke holes. To left 3 kettles hung over fire. In foreground log and bench on ground. To right 2 men. A bare tree next to hut in distance. A pine tree on hills in background.

Height 19.7 cm
Width 27 cm
Credit Line Gift of Theodore T. Newbold, 1967
Other Number 9 - Maker Number | 1580/17 - Maker Number | 1445/17 Ont J - Maker Number

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