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  E. W. Nelson, 1880, Department of Anthropology, Smithsonian Institution 43489
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Seal Shaped box from Cape Vancouver. |
As well as crafting bentwood bowls, men carved beautiful boxes from single pieces of wood. Among a man's most prized possessions were his personal workbox and tobacco container, many decorated with unique designs recalling the owner's personal experiences, both ordinary and extraordinary. |
Qungasvik Fish Shaped Box
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Fish Shaped Box
From Cape Vancouver, carved from a single piece of wood.
Credits
E. W. Nelson, 1897, Department of Anthropology, Smithsonian Institution 176122
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Qungasvik Gear Box
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Gear Box with a seal body and human head.
Looking at it reminded Paul John of the powerful woman of the sea, Qupurruyuli.
Credits
J. A. Jacobsen, 1882, Ethnologisches Museum Berlin IVA3677
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Qungasvik Fish Hook Box
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Fish Hook Box
Shaped as a double seal, trimmed with tufts of hair and bead eyes and nostrils.
Credits
J. A. Jacobsen, 1882, Ethnologisches Museum Berlin IVA3661
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Qungasvik Box
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Qungasvik - Box
Box for storing blades.
Credits
1890s, Sheldon Jackson Museum IIF004
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Qungasvik Work Box
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Work Box
From Andreafski adorned with smiling male and frowning female faces, both with bead labrets.
Credits
S. Jackson, 1893, Sheldon Jackson Museum IIBO75
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Qungasvik Lower Yukon Box
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Lower Yukon Box, half insect, half human, with a cross around its neck. |
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S. Jackson, 1890s, Sheldon Jackson Museum IIH037 |
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Lower Yukon box in the shape of a seal wrapped around a shell. S. Jackson, 1890s, Sheldon Jackson Museum IIH038
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Caaniiguaq Wooden Tea Kettle
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Wooden Tea Kettle from the Kuskokwim, probably made for sale around 1900. Carvers were quick to put old materials to new uses. |
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Alaska State Museum IIA4102 |
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