Carving

29-175-484

From: Canada | British Columbia | Vancouver Island

Curatorial Section: American

Object Number 29-175-484
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Kwakiutl
Provenience Canada | British Columbia | Vancouver Island
Culture Area Northwest Coast Culture Area
Section American
Materials Wood | Pigment
Description

Ceremonial Copper Cutter. Narrow rod-like handle has hole pierced through it about 1/3 way through from end. Lower third painted red and circular base for "cutter" at other end of handle which is many times wider. "Cutter" has 4 flat sides which curve to point at top. Top half painted red, rest of cutter and handle black.

Length 27.6 cm
Width 6.8 cm
Credit Line Exchange with George G. Heye, 1917
Other Number 6/9149 - Collector Number

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