Speaking staff. The carved figures are: a killer whale, eagle with folded wings, seated wolf, and raven with long down-turned beak and folded wings. The lower section is plain and cylindrical, slightly tapering in towards the base.

• Narrative

  Inscription in ink on back: "Talking Stick. Carved by Gerry Dudoward. Tsymsyen Nation 11/85. Killer Whale. Eagle. Wolf. Raven."

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• Type of Item staff
• Culture Tsimshian
• Material wood
• Measurements height 122.0 cm, width 3.8 cm, depth 7.5 cm (overall)

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• Creator Gerry Dudoward
• Previous Owner Fraser Ross Sharp
• Received from Fraser Ross Sharp

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• Made in British Columbia

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• Creation Date during 1985
• Ownership Date before December 8, 2023
• Acquisition Date on December 8, 2023

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• Condition good
• Accession Number 3656/0019