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Tlakwa (Copper)87.88.65
Symbolizing great concentrations of wealth and prestige, coppers, or tlakwa, are publicly displayed on ceremonial occasions. Among the Kwakwaka’wakw, these copper plaques are cut or broken and the pieces are distributed to rivals as a means of intimidation through a show of wealth. Visual evidence indicates that this copper had been broken into multiple sections, then pieced back together with rivets along the ridge. The painted killer whale crest design reflects a more recent addition, perhaps applied over an earlier rendering. Coppers are esteemed items, and their ceremonial transfer remains part of dowry negotiations for the Kwakawa’wakw.
- Culture
- Kwakwaka'wakw
- Material
- copper metal, metal rivet and pigment
- Made in
- Northwest Coast, Canada ? or Northwest Coast, USA ?
- Holding Institution
- Portland Art Museum
Staff87.88.64B
The Elizabeth Cole Butler Collection.
- Culture
- Kwakwaka'wakw
- Material
- wood, claw and hair
- Made in
- Northwest Coast, Canada ? or Northwest Coast, USA ?
- Holding Institution
- Portland Art Museum
Mask87.88.63
The Elizabeth Cole Butler Collection.
- Culture
- Kwakwaka'wakw
- Material
- painted cedar
- Made in
- Northwest Coast, Canada ? or Northwest Coast, USA ?
- Holding Institution
- Portland Art Museum
Wolf Mask87.88.59
The Elizabeth Cole Butler Collection.
- Culture
- Kwakwaka'wakw
- Material
- wood and paint
- Made in
- Northwest Coast, Canada ? or Northwest Coast, USA ?
- Holding Institution
- Portland Art Museum
Transformation Mural86.123.21
Gift of Terry Melton.
- Culture
- Kwakwaka'wakw
- Material
- screenprint and paper
- Holding Institution
- Portland Art Museum
Bracelet68.2
Gift of Dr. Clark Spurlock.
- Culture
- Kwakwaka'wakw
- Material
- silver metal
- Made in
- Northwest Coast, Canada ? or Northwest Coast, USA ?
- Holding Institution
- Portland Art Museum
Spoon48.3.738
Museum Purchase: Indian Collection Subscription Fund, Rasmussen Collection of Northwest Coast Indian Art. Collected: Axel Rasmussen
- Culture
- Kwakwaka'wakw
- Material
- wood
- Made in
- Northwest Coast, Canada ? or Northwest Coast, USA ?
- Holding Institution
- Portland Art Museum
Spoon48.3.737
Museum Purchase: Indian Collection Subscription Fund, Rasmussen Collection of Northwest Coast Indian Art. Collected: Axel Rasmussen
- Culture
- Kwakwaka'wakw
- Material
- wood
- Made in
- Northwest Coast, Canada ? or Northwest Coast, USA ?
- Holding Institution
- Portland Art Museum
Spoon48.3.736
Museum Purchase: Indian Collection Subscription Fund, Rasmussen Collection of Northwest Coast Indian Art. Collected: Axel Rasmussen
- Culture
- Kwakwaka'wakw
- Material
- wood
- Made in
- Northwest Coast, Canada ? or Northwest Coast, USA ?
- Holding Institution
- Portland Art Museum
Spoon48.3.735
Museum Purchase: Indian Collection Subscription Fund, Rasmussen Collection of Northwest Coast Indian Art. Collected: Axel Rasmussen
- Culture
- Kwakwaka'wakw
- Material
- wood
- Made in
- Northwest Coast, Canada ? or Northwest Coast, USA ?
- Holding Institution
- Portland Art Museum