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SealEntry/Object ID
2021.77.66Description
The Shaughness Family
wood carving has long been a tradition in the Shaughnessy family. the skills have been passed on from generation to generation along with the knowledge and respect for the rich traditions of Kwaguilth people. Ralph Shaughnessy and his family work primarily with yellow cedar, depicting in their carvings the family crests and symbols from the legends of their people. the plaques are nicely carved polished and painted with the traditional colours of the kwaguilth