NORTH AMERICAN INDIAN. MURDOCH, DAVID, 1995, Publisher: EYEWITNESS BOOKS - ALFRED A. KNOPF

Thin, carved brooch in the form of a diving killer whale, with seventeen small abalone inlays throughout the design. A human face in profile is carved in the dorsal fin. There is a vertical metal pin clasp on reverse. Brownish resin fills in the concave back, and holds the pin in place.

A killer whale tooth carving in form of a dogfish (part a) with an round stand (part b). Dogfish carved vertically with head down and upward curled tail. Small oval hole on tail. Dogfish decorated with round abalone inlays. Metal peg on base centre top fits a hole on lower edge of the carving. Artist's inscription underside part a.

Carved argillite figure standing on a rectangular base (a). Figure is shown wearing a headdress and a robe with an incised bear(?) design on the back. In his right hand he holds an ivory stick that tapers to a point (b); in his left, an ivory rattle (c). Both hands are held at centre front.

Full length male figure holding staff in his right hand at the side, and a peach in his left hand in front. Hair piece tied at back of head. Bump on forehead. Long moustache and beard. Front waist panel carved with zig zag line design and clouds. Sleeves carved with zig zag line design and flowers.

Small, yellow-brown seal with a carved, four-legged animal atop it (part b). The carved seal fits into a round cylindrical holder (part a).

Carved wood and ivory figure standing on a floral motif base with eyes closed and holding a flower in its left hand. Figure has ribbon-like flowing strip that wraps around it.

Large guardian lion on pedestal. Under lion's right paw is a ball. Red seal stamp carved underneath.

Large guardian lion on pedestal, under lion's left foot is a small beast. Red seal stamp carved underneath.