Frederick Landsberg (F. Landsberg), Non-Indian, 1861-1935 Search this
Object Name:
Box cover part/fragment (used as a dowry board)
Media/Materials:
Wood, sea otter tooth/teeth, paint
Techniques:
Inlaid
Dimensions:
12.3 x 18.5 x 35.5 cm
Object Type:
Ceremonial/Ritual items
Native Term:
gisaxstala
Place:
British Columbia; Canada
Date created:
1780-1820
Collection History:
Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Frederick Landsberg (1861-1935, a Victoria, British Columbia, dealer in Indian artifacts with a shop called Landsberg's Free Museum); purchased by George Heye from Landsberg's Free Museum circa 1904.
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