seal shaped feasting dish, unrecorded Haida artist

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unrecorded Haida artist, seal shaped feasting dish
unrecorded Haida artist, seal shaped feasting dish
unrecorded Haida artist
seal shaped feasting dish
late 1800s–early 1900s
seal shaped feasting dish, late 1800s–early 1900s
Where object was made: Canada or United States
Material/technique: carving; possibly horn; possibly bone; shell; wood
Dimensions:
Object Height/Width/Length (Height x Width x Length): 12 x 20.5 x 42 cm
Object Height/Width/Length (Height x Width x Length): 4 3/4 x 8 1/16 x 16 9/16 in
Credit line: Source unknown
Accession number: 2007.2751
Not on display
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Exhibition Label: "Roots and Journeys: Encountering Global Arts and Cultures," Jul-2011, Nancy Mahaney In keeping with the Northwest coast style, ovoid forms are used to define seal eyes and flipper joints depicted on this feast bowl. Ornate feast bowls are used on special occasions by Northwest Coast cultures to serve a dish of berries, fish and Eulachon fish oil. The bowls were frequently carved into the shapes of seals, bears and other animals. The high ends evoke a boat-like shape, symbolic of ocean craft.