Tsimshian Treasures: The Remarkable Journey of the Dundas Collection

by Donald Ellis

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In October 1863, Reverend Robert J. Dundas of Scotland purchased eighty ceremonial objects that missionary William Duncan had acquired from Tsimshian Indians living along the coast of British Columbia. The collection included carved clubs, masks, rattles, bowls, and headdresses. It remained in the Dundas family until October 2006, when it was sold at auction for more than seven million dollars, a record for a private collection of Northwest art. This...

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:0295987383

ISBN13:9780295987385

Release Date:January 2007

Publisher:University of Washington Press

Length:143 Pages

Weight:2.60 lbs.

Dimensions:0.7" x 10.3" x 11.7"

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Americas Art Arts, Music & Photography Canada Catalogs & Directories Collections, Catalogs & Exhibitions Education & Reference History & Criticism Native American Studies Politics & Social Sciences

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