Carving

Object/Artifact

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Wrangell Museum

Name/Title

Carving

Entry/Object ID

L1969.010.001

Description

Totem, face w/labret through lip. It is thought to have been carved by Charlie Tagook (or Tacook, Yacook ?) for Walter Waters in early 1930's. Thought to have been modeled after the wife of Chief Shakes. Wooden head, front or face section wearing a carved cedar hat. Hat is decorated with seal like creature in front and wide bands of black and white at top. The face is painted, has bold white and black eyes.