Part of Pearlite's 'Tribal' range of castings, black resin approximately 10" high. Beaver at base supports another animal - possibly bear or wolf, devouring a Frog. Pole is capped by larvae and possibly Butterfly motif.
Named on base and explanatory sticker on reverse.
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95. Cannibal Giant - Pearlite Tribal Totem
10" high, made by Pearlite. Black resin, marked 'CANADA' on front and 'Tribal by Pearlite' on side, with monster image on upper base.
Detail of base image and small human figure on 'copper'. Probably based on the tale of the Cannibal Giant who preyed on the Tlingit - Goo-Teekhl. The giant was captured and burned by hunters, but his spirit returned as mosquitoes to continue to feed on them.
Detail of base image and small human figure on 'copper'. Probably based on the tale of the Cannibal Giant who preyed on the Tlingit - Goo-Teekhl. The giant was captured and burned by hunters, but his spirit returned as mosquitoes to continue to feed on them.
93. Black Pearlite 'Tribal' Totem
Made by Pearlite 11" high, black resin, with faded label on reverse. Marked "TRIBAL" on base. Decoration on top of base plate. See No. 174 for amber resin version.
Detail of base ornament
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