Squamish Nation Collections database : Cultural Item : Carving, Chief's Mask, Eagle, Salmon, Frog. [C2022.001.258]

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IdentifierC2022.001.258

DateJuly 2007

Object Name / TitleCarving, Chief's Mask, Eagle, Salmon, Frog.

Object TypeCarving

Description Carving, chief's mask with an eagle, salmon, and frog. The mask is unstained while the backing plaque is stained a medium brown. The carving is painted with red, blue, and black paint. There is a leather strip with a slit attached to the back with a metal nail for display purposes. This metal nail also holds the mask to the background plaque.

InscriptionBack: "Salish | Chief's Mask | Eagle, Salmon, Frog | Hand carved Jul/07 by Sequilem Stan Joseph | Squamish Nation B.C"

MaterialsWood

CreatorStan Joseph

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