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1850.5

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Standing Male Figure, Tlingit

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Artist

Artist Unidentified (Tlingit)

Title

Standing Male Figure, Tlingit

Creation Date

1830-1850

Century

mid-19th century

Dimensions

15 3/8 in. x 3 5/8 in. x 3 1/4 in. (39.05 cm. x 9.21 cm. x 8.26 cm.)

Classification

Sculpture

Creation Place

North America, United States or Canada

Medium and Support

polychromed wood, hair

Credit Line

Anonymous Gift

Copyright

Public Domain

Accession Number

1850.5

During the nineteenth century, tourists who traveled in North America often collected works by Native American artists. They regarded them as souvenirs and often understood little about their significance. Though some non-Natives sought to better understand these tribal nations, many saw these objects as simple curiosities or works of a “vanishing race.” Questions remain about whether this Tlingit medicine man figurine served a ritual function or was created exclusively for trade.

Additional Media

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