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Brush

Date1890-1904

Mediumwood, spruce root, paint, leather

DimensionsOther: 1.5 × 31.6 cm (9/16 × 12 7/16 in.)

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Haida

Paper Field ReferencesCMH VII-B-548

Object numberHRC 00548

Descriptionbrush for paint, carved from single piece of polished wood which tapers towards round proximal end. distal end is split for insertion of bristles which are secured with parallel spruce root and leather lashings. red paint is evident on lashing as well traces are found on handle.
collected in Masset
Exhibition HistoryCHA Toronto (6-33)

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