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House Model Pole

Mediumwood, paint
ClassificationsCeremonial Objects
Paper Field ReferencesAMNH 16/8751
Object numberHRC 03544
Descriptioncarved from 2 pieces of wood, this model pole has two main figures and two smaller figures carved on it. the bottom figure is a killer whale with a seal in its mouth. above that is a dogfish with a human in its pectorals. the dogfishes body goes to the top and the tail is there. the dorsal fin of the dogfish is a separate piece of wood. painted in black and red.
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