Engraved Copper Knife Sketch

The image depicts a drawing of an engraved double copper knife, described as item No. 201, which was procured by Selma Peterson, a Chilkat Indian missionary, in 1884 about 65 miles north of Sitka, Alaska. The engravings on the knife are interpreted as a narrative or history of tribal travels.

The image depicts a drawing of an engraved double copper knife, described as item No. 201, which was procured by Selma Peterson, a Chilkat Indian missionary, in 1884 about 65 miles north of Sitka, Alaska. The engravings on the knife are interpreted as a narrative or history of tribal travels.

Name/Title

Engraved Copper Knife Sketch

Entry/Object ID

Q1430.635.311B

Description

Vol II pg. 311B

Subject Person/Organization

Harry L. George Collection