Gift of the Ernest Erickson Foundation, Inc.

Gift of the Ernest Erickson Foundation, Inc.

Gift of Ernest Erickson

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Cassell

Gift of Frank K. Fairchild

Gift of Frank K. Fairchild

Gift of Frank K. Fairchild

A funerary figure. The figure is made of wood, but the front is completely covered with metal sheeting. The sheeting is attached to the wood with nails and staples, and patterns and features have been pressed into it. The face is flat, with an emphasized brow, and the mouth is indented into the metal. Eyes and protruding nose are made of copper. Behind the face is a patterned back piece, above which is a crescent-shaped headdress. Below the face is a thin wooden piece partly wrapped with metal, the lower third is bare wood. A hole is carved into the uncovered wood portion, and the bottom of the piece is cleaved.

Five embroidered appliques adhered to long, horizontally rectangular paper. The centre applique is a pearl surrounded by wavy black lines. Below it are two small appliques, oval with a tail piece at bottom. Facing these appliques from the left and right are two large blue and light brown dragons, mouths open, claws extended. Colours are blue, light brown, black, brown, green and dark yellow.

Embroidered appliques adhered to horizontally rectangular paper. The large centre applique is a phoenix balanced on one leg with wings spread, standing among tree branches, foliage, and chrysanthemum flowers. Some of the foliage has metallic thread incorporated. There are five smaller appliques with foliage motifs in the corners. Colours are green, red, dark brown, light brown, blue, medium brown and light blue.