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ProvenanceAlton L. Dickerman, Colorado Springs, Colorado, ca. 1883; Miss Foster B. Dickerman, Colorado Springs, Colorado; Alice Bemis Taylor, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 1928; Taylor Museum (4978), Colorado Springs, Colorado
BibliographyVincent, Gilbert et al. Art of the North American Indians: The Thaw Collection. Cooperstown, New York: Fenimore Art Museum, 2000, p.346.
Fognell, Eva and Alexander Brier Marr, eds. Art of the North American Indians: The Thaw Collection at the Fenimore Art Museum, 2nd ed. Cooperstown, New York: Fenimore Art Museum, 2016, p. 375.
Culture
Haida
Plate
Datec. 1880
MediumArgillite
DimensionsOverall: 10 5/8 in. (27 cm)
Object numberT0737
Credit LineGift of Eugene V. and Clare E. Thaw
Photograph by Richard Walker
Label TextIn the first half of the 19th century Haida carvers began to use carbonaceous shale known as argillite to make an array of artworks for the budding tourist market. Argillite carvings often contain imagery that encompasses both Haida and European cultures. The slate is naturally grey but after finishing the carving the artist rubbed his fingers over the carving and natural oils and sweat created the darkened and highly polished surface.ProvenanceAlton L. Dickerman, Colorado Springs, Colorado, ca. 1883; Miss Foster B. Dickerman, Colorado Springs, Colorado; Alice Bemis Taylor, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 1928; Taylor Museum (4978), Colorado Springs, Colorado
BibliographyVincent, Gilbert et al. Art of the North American Indians: The Thaw Collection. Cooperstown, New York: Fenimore Art Museum, 2000, p.346.
Fognell, Eva and Alexander Brier Marr, eds. Art of the North American Indians: The Thaw Collection at the Fenimore Art Museum, 2nd ed. Cooperstown, New York: Fenimore Art Museum, 2016, p. 375.
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