Chest

Description

Bentwood chest, of rectangular shape, of wood, with long sides carved in shallow relief heightened with red, brown, black and green pigments, possibly with Bear and Beaver crests: North America, Canada, British Columbia or USA, Alaska, Northern Northwest Coast, late 19th century

Museum reference

A.1951.234

Collection

Americas

Object name

Chest

Production information

Unknown
British Columbia, Canada, North America
Alaska, USA, North America

Date

Late 19th century

Style / Culture

Northwest Coast Peoples

Materials

Wood

Physical description

Wood; long sides carved in shallow relief heightened with red, brown, black and green pigments with a design probably representing the beaver

Collection place(s)

British Columbia, Canada, North America
Alaska, USA, North America

Exhibitions

• Living Lands (29 Jul 2011)
  National Museum of Scotland

• Realm of the Spirits (27 May 2003 - 16 Jan 2004)
  Canadian High Commission

On display

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