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Talking stick 2002
Carved wood and paint | 95.0 x 36.5 x 12.0 cm (whole object) | RCIN 200044
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A hand-carved and painted talking stick. It was made by Simon Charlie, a distinguished master carver and elder of the Cowichan Coast Salish First Nation.
A talking stick is used in councils and meetings to ensure order and indicate authority. Only the person holding the stick may speak, providing a fair hearing for all.Provenance
Presented to Queen Elizabeth II by Mr. Simon Charlie of Cowichan Coast Salish First Nation, during an official visit to Canada, 2002.
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Canada