Accession number: Acc.167 / Loans: S1952-1953 #2: California Palace of the Legion of Honor (dates unknown) - Hearst Museum Portal Search Results

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Hearst Museum object titled Board, accession number 2-4777, described as Carved to represent a bird; ornamented with human hair.

Hearst Museum object titled Bowl, accession number 2-4682, described as Carved, representing a seal.

Hearst Museum object titled Box, accession number 2-4632, described as Carved, yellow cedar, in form of 2 wolf (?) heads. Painted red, blue, and black. Wood type and wolf heads identifed by Charles Brown.

Hearst Museum object titled Canoe model, accession number 2-4655, described as Large Masset type dugout canoe model; painted beaver design (belonged to beaver moiety - Charles Brown) in red, blue, green, and black.

Hearst Museum object titled Carved wooden figure, accession number 2-4813, described as Carved wooden figure with human hair. A land otter is depicted around neck of figure. Height: 40 cm (15 3/4 inches)

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 Dipper, accession number 2-4640, described as Wooden dipper. Handle carved to represent long-necked bird. Eyes of U. S. naval buttons.

Hearst Museum object titled Dish, accession number 2-4646, described as Carved raven dish ornamented with snail opercula on rim. Red cedar, oil impregnated. Identification of wood type and bird species by Charles Brown (Tlingit) June 1964. Vera Mae Fredrickson says bird (with projecting wings and tail) is eagle.

Hearst Museum object titled Dish, accession number 2-4677, described as Grease dish in shape of canoe bailer; carved wood; incised diagonal lines on handle at base.