Dish

Artist: N.W. COAST - VANCOUVER

Date: late 19th century

Location where collected:British Columbia, Canada

Location where made:British Columbia, Canada

Medium: wood, probably alder

Classification: Containers

Credit Line: Museum purchase

Object number: 1910.1.17

DescriptionCarved wooden dish shaped like a large clam shell. Inner surface of dish is coated with a black shiny substance, probably oil or grease. There is a small patch in the center of the dish which is bare exposed wood. The outer surface of the bowl is also quite shiny and dark aroud the edges.

Not on view

In Collection(s)

Native American