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Totem Pole1922.1068

Carved wooden totem pole with three creatures, a bear, a raven (?) with the sun or moon in its beak, and a humanoid with face painting. The pole is painted with red, green, blue and black , with the reverse and base being totally painted green. The pole is very similar in style to 22.1067 suggesting they are same carver' s work.; Good

Culture
Tsimshian ?
Material
wood and paint
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MAA: University of Cambridge
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Totem Pole1922.1067

Carved wooden totem pole bearing five creatures which include an owl, a beaver and a bear. The other creatures are not readily identifiable. The totem pole is painted with red, blue, green and black which accentuates the carved details. It is a totem pole typical of those carved for sale in the 1920' s and 30' s, indeed it has $4.00 price penciled on its back.The totem pole is mounted on a blue platform so it stands upright very easily.; Good

Culture
Tsimshian ?
Material
wood and paint
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MAA: University of Cambridge
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Basket1924.761

Large flattened basket of cedar bark with twisted bark rim.; Good

Culture
Nuxalk
Material
bark and cedar wood
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MAA: University of Cambridge
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Basket1924.759

Squared basket of cedar bark.; Good

Culture
Nuxalk
Material
bark and cedar wood
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MAA: University of Cambridge
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Bark1926.569 B

A) A bundle of unprocessed cedar bark with a small knotted strand holding it together. B) A small bundle of split cedar bark which is ready for weaving.; Good

Culture
Nuxalk
Material
bark
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MAA: University of Cambridge
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