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Image of the Cast and Original of a "Bear Mother" Slate
Image of the Cast and Original of a "Bear Mother" Slate
Object Number 2004.29.3392
Display Title Image of the Cast and Original of a "Bear Mother" Slate
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: "Haida Indians. Skittagetan. / Cast (left). Original (right). "Bear Mother" Slate / Haida Indians, B.C. / Casts for sale by U.S. National Museum, Washington, D.C."
Department Photographic
Culture
  • Haida
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / Canada / British Columbia
Materials Gelatin silver print adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 21.2725 × 7.62 cm (8 3/8 × 3 in.)
Quantity 1

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