Donor: Alaska Commercial Company / Culture or time period: North American cultures / Loans: S1989-1990 #27: John G. Shedd Aquarium (July 15, 1990–January 24, 1992) - Hearst Museum Portal Search Results

Start Over Donor Alaska Commercial Company Culture or time period North American cultures Loans S1989-1990 #27: John G. Shedd Aquarium (July 15, 1990–January 24, 1992)

Hearst Museum object titled Bear and fish carving, accession number 2-4798, described as Wooden carving of a standing bear holding a fish (dog salmon); yellow cedar; inlaid abalone teeth, eyes, and nostrils. Painted red and black. "The bear can be recognized by his short ears." Remarks by Charles Brown.

Hearst Museum object titled Carved wooden figure, accession number 2-4800, described as Wooden carving representing a man inside a fish (dog salmon); yellow cedar; painted red, blue and black. Identification of wood type and fish by Charles Brown, June 1964).

Hearst Museum object titled Carving, accession number 2-4799, described as Wooden carving representing a man with ceremonial hat with a totemic frog. Made of cedar. Painted red, blue, and black. Broken line painted on cheek of man may represent tears. "The pole is a cane, indicating an old man. The man is in dancing costume. The raven and frog go together. The frog shows membership in the frog clan. The hat with rings indicates a man of high standing. The rings represent the name-giving potlatch at which he has received the name of a deceased chief... (continued in Obj. Comments)

Hearst Museum object titled Fish effigy, accession number 2-4617, described as Carving of a fish which has swallowed a man (probably a salmon). Painted red, blue and black.