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Shaman Figure

MOA: University of British Columbia

3261/87 a-c

Carved argillite figure standing on a rectangular base (a). Figure is shown wearing a headdress and a robe with an incised bear(?) design on the back. In his right hand he holds an ivory stick that tapers to a point (b); in his left, an ivory rattle (c). Both hands are held at centre front.

  • Type of Item figure
  • Culture Haida
  • Material argillite stone, ivory
  • Manufacturing Technique carving
  • Measurements height 20.5 cm, width 10.0 cm, depth 6.2 cm (overall) height 7.5 cm, width 1.2 cm, depth 0.5 cm (part b) height 5.8 cm, width 2.0 cm, depth 2.0 cm (part c)
  • Previous Owner Elspeth McConnell
  • Received from Elspeth McConnell
  • Made in British Columbia
  • Ownership Date before April 12, 2018
  • Acquisition Date on April 12, 2018
  • Item Classes carvings & sculpture
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3261/0087 a-c

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