Sujet
Californian abalone shell was a major trade item as the local variety was thin and pallid
Légende
Californian abalone shell was a major trade item as the local variety was thin and pallid, Often used for inlay work. Plaques such as this were known as Twenty Dollar size from their value in 1900. The incised hole suggests that it was worn as an ornament or used to decorate ceremonial gear. Northwest Coast of America. Kwakiutl. c 1900.
Info+
Werner Forman Archive/ Provincial Museum, Victoria, British Columbia
Crédit
Photo12/Universal Images Group/Werner Forman
Notre référence
UMG12A29_030
Model release
Non
Licence
Droits gérés
Format disponible
40,3Mo (1,3Mo) / 33,5cm x 30,1cm / 3958 x 3558 (300dpi)