Carver [Billy Webster] holding a dance staff; in his lap is another carving; displayed on a table behind are other carved items, including five small totem poles Photographer's number 145
Description at top of image: "Cedar boxes made without nails or corner joints…these were enclosed or wrapped in cedar mats and contained the heads which were preserved with skin, etc. intact." On verso: "Found by [Myer] Hofstad on Zarembo...
From: Lisianski, Urey, 1773-1837, Voyage round the world, in the years 1803, 1804, 1805, & 1806 : by order of His Imperial Majesty Alexander the First, on board the ships Nadeshda and Neva, under the command of Captain A.J. von Krusenstern
Material: Wood Little Diomede Island; possibly used in connection with whale worship; triangular cavity at bottom which formerly had lid in which were probably kept whale harpoon and lance blades. Secured without lid or blades.
Material: Wood Little Diomede Island; possibly used in connection with whale worship; triangular cavity at bottom which formerly had lid in which were probably kept whale harpoon and lance blades. Secured without lid or blades.
Schoppert, James (artist). Size: 65 x 40 x 4.25 in. Medium: Carved wood panel, paint Nine boards of varying lengths attached to two curved cross pieces at back; painted light blue and shadings of white, pink, and gray; 39.75 in. across; 65 in....
This dish is one piece of wood (16 in. across, 19 in. long, 9 in. deep at the sides) and the rim has shells set around the edge, 13 others are missing. The ends have totemic carvings on them.¬ulture: Tlingit