Shaman's Charm Representing a Beaver Item Number: 86.224.179 from the Brooklyn Museum
Description
Ivory shaman's charm carved in the form of an animal with large head. Attenuated body with 4 feet doubled beneath and a long tail. A hole for suspension pierces the object from top to bottom at the neck. CONDITION: Ivory cracked and stained in several places.
Credit Line
Gift of the Ernest Erickson Foundation, Inc.
Item History
- Made between 1800 and 1899
What
Who
- Culture
- Tlingit
Where
- Holding Institution
- Brooklyn Museum
When
- Creation Date
- between 1800 and 1899
Other
- Location
- Arts of the Americas Galleries, 5th Floor
- Classification
- Ceremonial