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Simon Charlie (1920-2005)

Talking stick 2002

Carved wood and paint | 95.0 x 36.5 x 12.0 cm (whole object) | RCIN 200044

Simon Charlie (1920-2005)

200044 TTL.tif 2002

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Description

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.
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Simon Charlie (1920-2005)
(carver)

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(place of production)

Acquirer(s)

Search the collection View the person page Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of the United Kingdom (1926-2022)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Carved wood and paint

wood

Measurements

95.0 x 36.5 x 12.0 cm (whole object)
Groupings
Category
Sculpture
Object type(s)
visual works
sculptures
totems
tools and equipment
equipment for personal use
sticks
Places

Place of Production

Canada

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