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Object #     1857
Object name     Bentwood Chest
Culture of Origin     Ts'msyen, Haida, Attributed
Materials     Wood, Rawhide
Techniques     Carved, Kerfed, Steamed, Bent, Sewn, Pegged
Dimensions     L: 20 1/2 x 21 3/8 in, W: 14 5/8 x 15 in, H: 9 3/4 x 9 in
Exhibit Label    

This storage chest was collected by George T. Emmons from Tsantikihin of the Aak'w Kwaan, Tlingit, Juneau, Alaska. Emmons' notes indicate that it was obtained by the Tlingit in trade from the Tsimshian or Haida. It was exhibited in the Alaska Building at the A-Y-P. The massive formline style of carving dates it to the early 1800s or earlier.
Source     Mr. George T. Emmons
Location     Tlingit, Sinta-ka-heen-ee
Credit     Purchased with funds donated by Thomas Burke


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