Frog Bowl
This is a reproduction of an argillite frog bowl in the Canadian Museum of History's Haida Gwaii collection. It is 3¾ inches in length. Wooden bowls were in common use to hold oil to accompany food and were often elaborately carved. Small grease bowls were often in the shape of frogs. Argillite bowls were made specifically for the trade in scrimshaw work where argillite commanded a much higher price than wood. Color is argillite black. This museum quality reproduction is made from a natural resin composite to attain the heft of the argillite original. Made in Canada.
This is a reproduction of an argillite frog bowl in the Canadian Museum of History's Haida Gwaii collection. It is 3¾ inches in length. Wooden bowls were in common use to hold oil to accompany food and were often elaborately carved. Small grease bowls were often in the shape of frogs. Argillite bowls were made specifically for the trade in scrimshaw work where argillite commanded a much higher price than wood. Color is argillite black. This museum quality reproduction is made from a natural resin composite to attain the heft of the argillite original. Made in Canada.
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Argillite Reproductions
The Haida carvings in argillite are some of the finest presentations of totemic art. These reproductions are well made from original work in Canada, made in a natural resin composite with the heft and finish of the originals. These museum quality reproductions of the older work are available in a range of styles that can be more casually displayed so that the art can be enjoyed on an everyday basis.
The reproductions are made by Boma, a Canadian company producing a range of collectibles and giftware.
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Frog
The Frog, although not found in the territory of the northern Indians, plays a significant part in their mythology. It has been suggested that the lore of the frog came with their ancestors from Asia. The Frog is usually portrayed by a wide toothless mouth and flat nose, and showing feet and toes.
