Blackfish Pole, (sculpture)

Object Details

Notes

Save Outdoor Sculpture, Alaska survey, 1992.

Summary

Totem pole tells the story of the creation of Blackfish by Natsihline. A dorsal fin extends from the raven at the top of the pole. Natsihline holds Blackfish by the tail, and a human figure at bottom represents his evil brothers-in-law.

Culture

Indian

Data Source

Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums

Date

1939

Control number

IAS AK000136

sculptor

Unknown (Native American)

Unknown (Native American) (copy after)

Type

Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture

Sculptures-Totem pole

Sculptures-Copy

Sculptures

Medium

Carved red cedar with green, red, black and white painted figures

Owner/Location

Located Totem Bight State Historical Park North Tongass Highway Ketchikan Alaska

Administered by State of Alaska Division of Parks 3601 C Street, Suite 1258, P. O. Box 107001 Anchorage Alaska 99510

Topic

Ethnic--Tlingit

Mythology--American Indian--Natsihlane

Animal--Fish--Blackfish

Animal--Bird--Raven

Record ID

siris_ari_330583

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