Name/Title
Spruce Gum BoxEntry/Object ID
L2024.3.52Description
Wooden box carved in the form of a book. Inlay cross, stars, and pinwheels on the cover with chip-carved decoration surrounding. Three pieces of spruce gum [resin] contained in the box.Context
This box, although typical of French culture, has typical Northeastern Native style triangular toothed chip carving. It is carved to look like a small missal or bible with a marquetry cross on one side. There are still oxidized pieces of spruce gum remaining inside.Acquisition
Source (if not Accessioned)
Abenaki Cultural ConservancyLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Box, StorageNomenclature Primary Object Term
BoxNomenclature Class
ContainersNomenclature Category
Category 07: Distribution & Transportation ObjectsDimensions
Height
6 inWidth
4 inDepth
2 in