GATE - 5 : 1 to 12. The site is located adjacent to the dyke road, at a confluence of Anderson Creek and a former channel of the Kitimat River. The artifacts consist of a box of stone tools and flakes.
GATE - 5 : 1 to 12. The site is located adjacent to the dyke road, at a confluence of Anderson Creek and a former channel of the Kitimat River. The artifacts consist of a box of stone tools and flakes.
Rectangular wooden plaque with carved MIYA (fish) in the center. The frame is of dark red cedar, while the miya is of lighter-coloured alder. Corners are rounded. Back has a thread strung between two hooks in order to hang it. Piece is an example of Wilson's early carving that made use of scrap wood from larger projects.
Rectangular wooden plaque with carved MIYA (fish) in the center. The frame is of dark red cedar, while the miya is of lighter-coloured alder. Corners are rounded. Back has a thread strung between two hooks in order to hang it. Piece is an example of Wilson's early carving that made use of scrap wood from larger projects.
Physical Condition
Excellent
Material
cedar
alder
Technique
carved
Culture
Haisla
Condition Remarks
Some scratches in the wood on the back.
Height
2 cm
Width
20 cm
Length
35.3 cm
Date Range
1992-1994
Accession Number
2021.9.3
Biographical Notes
Lyle Wilson (b. 1955) is a Haisla artist from Kitimaat Village. His repertoire includes wood carving, painting, metalworking and glassworking. His art has been sold and displayed across North America, Europe, and Asia.
The artifact is from around Swift Current, Saskatchewan. Stone tool with hammer-like or anvil-like shape. Has two flat heads on either end. One head is slightly shorter, likely due to chipping/damage. Tool is described as a hammer by the donor.
The artifact is from around Swift Current, Saskatchewan. Stone tool with hammer-like or anvil-like shape. Has two flat heads on either end. One head is slightly shorter, likely due to chipping/damage. Tool is described as a hammer by the donor.
Stone Artifact: Found in May 1972 at the "Fortress" at Kitselas Canyon. Mr. Pritchard is oneanthropologist working at the Kitamaat Village all through Summer 1973. The artifact is a wedge-like tool 10 1/2 long, 3 1/2
wide with a coarse chisel-like edge.
Stone Artifact: Found in May 1972 at the "Fortress" at Kitselas Canyon. Mr. Pritchard is oneanthropologist working at the Kitamaat Village all through Summer 1973. The artifact is a wedge-like tool 10 1/2 long, 3 1/2
wide with a coarse chisel-like edge.
