Squamish Nation Collections database : Cultural Item : Carving, killer whale. [C2022.001.063]

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Cultural Item

IdentifierC2022.001.063

DateDecember 14 2000

Object Name / TitleCarving, killer whale.

Object TypeCarving

Description Carving, wood, in the shape of a killer whale featuring a man, thunderbird, and a spirit. The back of the carving has a leather loop for display purposes. Carved and painted by Tom Harry.

InscriptionBack: "By Tom Harry Squamish, BC 14-Dec-00 / Thunderbird, Killer Whale, Tail Spirit, Humanoid Blow hole"

MaterialsWood, Leather

CreatorTom Harry

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