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A Salish Grave, British Columbia.

Library and Archives Canada, Acc. No. R9266-344 Peter Winkworth Collection of Canadiana | Copyright Expired

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Date

ca. 1864

Artist

Edward Mallcott Richardson (1839-1874)

Collection

Library and Archives Canada

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https://central.bac-lac.gc.ca/.redirect?app=FonAndCol&id=2838485&lang=eng

Description

Subject depicts grave boxes in a grave house with guardian figures. The grave house is covered with a roof of wooden planks but has no walls. At the front of the house stands six guardian figures. There are flags to the left and right of the house. On the left hand side of the house a tent is set up and clothes are hanging. A shotgun hangs from the front beam of the house.
Item was up for auction in the September 28, 1970 Christie's sale in Calgary. Lot 31.

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Copyright Expired

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Library and Archives Canada, Acc. No. R9266-344 Peter Winkworth Collection of Canadiana

Location

British Columbia, Canada

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