Copper Shield
Datec. 1905
Mediumcopper
DimensionsOther: 5.2 × 8.3 cm (2 1/16 × 3 1/4 in.)
ClassificationsCeremonial Objects
Paper Field ReferencesCMH VII-B-960
Object numberHRC 00960
Descriptionmade from a single sheet of copper cut into six sided shape with pointed upper and lower edge and slightly curved sides. convex t shaped bar bisects lower half. a killer whale is incised on the convex upper surface. whale is arched so that head is positioned just above tail flukes. head consists of a split u complex within the rectangular ear, curved nostril and a zigzag line for the teeth. a split u motif is incised on the bent dorsal fin. three pairs of wavy lines delineate the body between the dorsal fina nd the head. reverse is left plain. printed within concave upper surface is '703' in black ink and '412' in pencil. circular hole 0.2cm in diameter is drilled through centre bottom for suspension.collected in Skidegate
Exhibition HistoryCurtis Exhibit (6-81) - (7-??)
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