THE KWAKIUTL OF VANCOUVER ISLAND. BOAS, FRANZ MEMOIRS, 8, 1909

Trough-like dish, carved from a single piece of wood. Reddish-brown in colour with an incised animal design across the top of the dish, and mirrored on each end. The extended ends slant downward somewhat. The bowl is oblong-rectangular in shape, similar to the overall shape of the dish. The base is flat; "HAIDA ART Reid" inscription on base.

Bowl made from the capsule shell of a brazil nut. Top of shell has been shorn off to create a smooth, even rim, while base has been flattened. Interior is smooth. The woody bark remains on the exterior but has been partially sanded down. (Part of a set with 3197/4-6.)

Bowl made from the capsule shell of a brazil nut. Top of shell has been shorn off to create a smooth, even rim, while the woody bark remains on the exterior. Base has been flattened. Interior is smooth. (Part of a set with 3197/4,5,7.)

Bowl made from the capsule shell of a brazil nut. Top of shell has been shorn off to create a smooth, even rim, while base has been flattened. Interior is smooth. The woody bark remains partially on the exterior but has been mostly sanded down, with deep natural scars. (Part of a set with 3197/4,6,7.)

Bowl made from the capsule shell of a brazil nut. Top of shell has been shorn off to create an even rim, and woody bark has been removed, leaving exterior of shell smooth, with some natural scarring. A low, small round foot has been carved into the base of the shell. Interior is smooth. (Part of a set with 3197/ 5-7.)

Wide rim deep dish. Center panel has landscape scene in polychrome with two lions in the foreground. Bordered with yellow scroll motifs and blue pomegranate fruits. Rim is decorated with red peonies and green leaves. Exterior has green and white orchids on dark green ground. Unmarked.