Chest lid

Description

Bentwood chest lid, of rectangular shape, of wood, signs of wear towards the underside: North America, Canada, British Columbia or USA, Alaska, Northern Northwest Coast, late 19th century

Museum reference

A.1951.234 A

Collection

Americas

Object name

Chest lid

Production information

Unknown
British Columbia, Canada, North America
Alaska, USA, North America

Date

Late 19th century

Style / Culture

Northwest Coast Peoples

Materials

Wood

Physical description

Wood; thick, slight batter towards its underside

Collection place(s)

British Columbia, Canada, North America
Alaska, USA, North America

Exhibitions

• Living Lands (29 Jul 2011)
  National Museum of Scotland

• Realm of the Spirits (27 May 2003 - 16 Jan 2004)
  Canadian High Commission

On display

national museum of scotland »
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world cultures, living lands