Squamish Nation Collections database : Cultural Item : Carving, Coast Salish Killer Whale [C2024.006.006]

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Cultural Item

IdentifierC2024.006.006

Date1987

Object Name / TitleCarving, Coast Salish Killer Whale

Object TypeCarving

Description

Wooden carving of a Coast Salish Killer Whale with a leather strap attached to the back with a metal push pin. The wood looks to be stained medium reddish brown.

InscriptionBack: "By Frank White Eagle | Coast Salish Killer Whale | 1987"

MaterialsWood, Leather, Metal

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