Painted bentwood storage box, possibly late 19th to early 20th century

This Tlingit bentwood box features bear designs and 24 opercula shells embedded in the lid. This type of container is generally made from one piece of wood that is steamed and bent to form a box. 1 Box; Materials: shell --cedar; Dimensions: 25.25 in.H x 19 in.W x 16 in.D

Bibliographic Details
Format: Other/Unknown Material
Language:unknown
Subjects:
Native people
turn of the 20th century
Entertainment
Fine arts
tlingit
Online Access:http://cdm16786.contentdm.oclc.org:80/cdm/ref/collection/imlsmohai/id/14061
Description
Summary:This Tlingit bentwood box features bear designs and 24 opercula shells embedded in the lid. This type of container is generally made from one piece of wood that is steamed and bent to form a box. 1 Box; Materials: shell --cedar; Dimensions: 25.25 in.H x 19 in.W x 16 in.D

Similar Items