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Object Number 2013.17.1
Display Title Transformation carving; interpretation of an archaeological wood sculpture from the Karluk One Site, Kodiak
Descriptions
Inventory Description Carving, flat wood, human face on one side, downturned eyes and mouth, grooved lines
Classification
  • Carving
Department Ethnographic
Date 2013
Artist Sven Haakanson, Jr.
Artist Alfred Naumoff
Culture
  • Alutiiq
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Alaska
North America / United States / Alaska / Kodiak Island Borough
Dimensions Other: 14 x 7 x 2.5 cm (5 1/2 x 2 3/4 x 1 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 2013.17.1; Alfred Naumoff / Susan Malutin / Sven & Eilidh 2013 / Haakanson 3#
Credit Line Gift of Transformation - in memory of Sven Haakanson Sr. and Alfred Naumoff Sr.
Provenance
Donor Donated by Sven Haakanson, Jr. (6/8/2013)

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