Tray

29-11-1

From: Alaska | United States of America

Curatorial Section: American

View All (2) Object Images

Object Number 29-11-1
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Tlingit
Provenience Alaska | United States of America
Culture Area Northwest Coast Culture Area
Section American
Materials Maple Wood | Opercula
Description

Ceremonial feast tray carved from one piece of maple wood. Rectangular shape with sides that slope toward a smaller, rectangular base. The interior is carved in low relief with a design of three bear tracks with a face on each paw. The rim is lined with shells and shell fragments.

Height 13.46 cm
Length 91.44 cm
Width 15.24 cm
Credit Line Purchased from William M. Nevin, 1929

Report problems and issues to digitalmedia@pennmuseum.org.