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Object Number
88-51-10/50449B
Display Title
Carving
Descriptions
Object Description
Carving; Itltade da the mother of the Indians or the progenitor seated on a human head on the back of a seal. An allegory.
In 2 sections labeled a & b
Inventory Description
Sculpture, totem pole carving black and red painted human and animal motifs
Classification
- Sculpture
Department
Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
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Alaska
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Sitka Borough
/
Sitka
Materials
Wood
Dimensions
Overall: 49 x 7 x 6.7 cm (19 5/16 x 2 3/4 x 2 5/8 in.)
Quantity
2
Label on object
88-51-10/50449b; b. 56440 / J.G. Swan / B.C.
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