
Sujet
Fish oil dish carved in the form of a northern style canoe
Légende
Fish oil dish carved in the form of a northern style canoe, Fish oil was the universal condiment of the northwest coast as a bowl of grease, as it is commonly called, would accompany every meal. Fish oil was also a valuable trade commodity and an indicator of wealth. Northwest Coast of America. Heiltsuk Bella Bella.
Info+
Werner Forman Archive/ Provincial Museum, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.
Crédit
Photo12/Universal Images Group/Werner Forman
Notre référence
UMG12A29_463
Model release
Non
Licence
Droits gérés
Format disponible
27,8Mo (1,1Mo) / 30,0cm x 23,2cm / 3548 x 2738 (300dpi)