Argillite Pole
Date1879
Mediumargillite
DimensionsOther: 47 × 7 cm (18 1/2 × 2 3/4 in.)
ClassificationsCeremonial Objects
Paper Field ReferencesCMH VII-B-782
Object numberHRC 00782
Descriptionbeaver at bottom, face on his tail, on top possibly either a wolf or a wasco with a collar around his head. on top an eagle sits, then a Haida Chief with a conical hat on top (hat missing in 1972 photos). back of pole is concave ' ' is printed in red ink on hat.collected in Skidegate
Published References'Haida Carvers in Argillite' Marius Barbeau
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c. 1879
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Gyaawhlins, John Robson (c. 1850-1927)
c. 1900
C. 1879