These three boxes have traditional designs, but also have lids inlaid with operculae.
This beautiful design is painted on a large wooden screen. The design completely fills the space. The central figure is flanked by four human beings. The black and white image was taken in the early 1900's.
This is another large painted wooden screen
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Further readings on Northwest Coast art.