Plate
Artist
Haida
Datec. 1910
Location where collectedBritish Columbia, Canada
MediumArgillite
DimensionsH: 4.5 cm
W: 34.2 cm
D: 34.2 cm
W: 34.2 cm
D: 34.2 cm
ClassificationsContainers
Credit LineMuseum purchase
Object number1910.1.13 LA
DescriptionCarved argillite plate with shallow depression. Outside 1 inch border of plate is flat with an etched design of three parallel lines spaced approximately 3 inches apart and repeating 13 times around the circumference of the plate. Inner surface of the plate is entirely carved in shallow relief of ovids, u-shaped designs, and eye and claw motif typical of Northwest Coast design. The plate may represent the killer whale or snag. Underside is smooth and without caving. A small base is carved on the underside.On View
Not on viewCollections
pre 1930
NINA HATFIELD
