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Object Number 33-90-10/1780
Display Title House pole
Descriptions
Object Description House pole. Made by the Ahousats, ca. 1865, in memory of their chief and leader, Chief Atleo
Inventory Description Carving
Classification
  • Carving
Department Ethnographic
Date ca. 1865
Culture
  • Ahousat
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / Canada / British Columbia / Vancouver Island / Ahousat
Additional Geographic Terms Clayoquot Sound
Materials Wood
Provenance
Owner Mr. Benjamin W. Arnold (ca. 1930 - 1932)
Collector Maj. George Nicholson (ca.1930)
Donor Mrs. Benjamin W. Arnold (1932 - 1933)

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