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Object Number 995-29-10/73517
Display Title Miniature argillite totem pole
Descriptions
Object Description Argillite totem pole with flat back mounted on a square base. Three stylized animals from bottom to top consist of an unknown animal, beaver, and bird (probably a raven). An inscription on the bottom says "#102 S.Arg. Made in B.C." Also signed with a mark which combines the letters "J" and "F".
Inventory Description Sculpture, carved argillite totem pole, beaver, bird and weasel-like figures
Classification
  • Sculpture
Department Ethnographic
Date 1960-1989
Culture
  • Haida
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / Canada / British Columbia
Materials Argillite
Dimensions Overall: 20.3 x 6.2 x 6.2 cm (8 x 2 7/16 x 2 7/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 995-29-10/73517 & NW 6
Credit Line Bequest of William R. Wright, 1995
Provenance
Collector Dr. William R. Wright (1995)
Donor Dr. William R. Wright (1995)

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