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Clapper

Clapper carved in wood to represent the killer whale, consisting of two hollowed parts joined by a lashing at the tail which forms the handle, ornamented with red, black and green pigments: Canadian Indians, Northwest Coast

  • Culture:Canadian Indian
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  • Materials:Wood
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  • Repository:National Museums Scotland