Eagle and Blackfish Totem Pole, (sculpture)

Smithsonian American Art Museum and its Renwick Gallery

Object Details

sculptor
Unknown
Save Outdoor Sculpture, Alaska survey, 1994.
SOS Conservation Treatment Award, 2000.
SOS Conservation Treatment Award, 2001.
Summary
A carved wooden totem pole. An eagle was originally at the top, but is now missing. A blackfish is carved on the lower end of the totem.
Culture
Indian
1930s
Control number
IAS AK000029
Type
Sculptures-Totem pole
Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture
Sculptures
Medium
Sculpture: carved, painted wood; Foundation: cement
Owner/Location
Administered by City of Klawock City Administrator P. O. Box 113 Klawock Alaska 99925
Located Klawock Totem Pole Park Klawock Alaska
Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums
Topic
Animal--Fish--Blackfish
Animal--Bird--Eagle
Mythology
Ethnic--Natishlane
Record ID
siris_ari_317775
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