Oval Argillite Plate
Datec. 1900
Mediumargillite, bone
DimensionsOther: 2 × 29.2 × 45.8 cm (13/16 × 11 1/2 × 18 1/16 in.)
ClassificationsCeremonial Objects
Paper Field ReferencesCMH VII-B-825
Object numberHRC 00825
Descriptionsculpin deisng, bone border, long oval platter, Barbeau describes 'the stiff tail at one end establishes identity of sculpin. it is divided into thirds, the head with a duplicate above it. the small body with fins on the side and the lower part of the straight tail. the border inside is godrooned. square bone inlays and lines fill the surfae. the eddge of the rim is a rope border.Exhibition HistoryVancouver Art Gallery (6-67) (11-67) $1100 Richarder Garner (1980)Published References'Haida Carvers' Marius Barbeau 'The Art of Ninstints' Trisha Gessler
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Gyaawhlins, John Robson (c. 1850-1927)
