Description
Alder Wood Bowl depicting a bird and bear
Date: 1900
Materials: alder wood
Artist: Nuu-chah-nulth
Dimensions: 7 ¼” x 4 ¾” x 2 ¼” H
Description: A early hardwood Nuu-chah-nulth feast bowl depicting a bear with outstretched arms and limbs gripping the bowl. On the front of the bowl is an eagle with a salmon in his talons. Original old green pigments and glowing aged patina throughout. Museum quality example.