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Northwest Coast 88-3

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NW Coast 88-03

 

Kwakiutl Animal Carving

This is a Kwakiutl animal wood carving. The Northwest Coast Native Americans are known for their superb woodworking. Many of their artworks are made from wood and depict supernatural beings. Animals are associated with family ancestry and status and are used in many art forms.

Accession Number 88-3