Unpainted eagle, carved from a single piece of wood. Bird has large hooked beak, prominent brow ridge, and large circular eyes with tapered edges. The legs extend out front with talons down, wings are folded at the sides with three feathers on each side. The smooth, flat back extends up to the top of the bird's head, with exception to the tailfeathers at the lower back. Artist name on base.

• Narrative

  Acquired by the donor from The Quest Gallery (Bessie FitzGerald) in Victoria, in 1962.

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• Type of Item figure
• Culture Kwakwaka'wakw
• Material wood, stain
• Measurements height 51.0 cm, width 18.5 cm, depth 26.0 cm (overall)

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• Creator Doug Cranmer
• Previous Owner Margaret Hess
• Received from Margaret Hess

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• Made in British Columbia

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• Creation Date during 1962
• Collection Date during 1962
• Ownership Date before September 28, 2017
• Acquisition Date on September 28, 2017

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• Item Classes carvings & sculpture
• Condition fair
• Accession Number 3259/0023