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Tsimshian Treasures: The Remarkable Journey of the Dundas Collection

60 full colour photographs, over 144 pages, includes essays by Steven Brown, Bill Holm, Alan Hoover, Sarah Milroy and William White

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On a trip to Canada in 1863, the Scottish Reverend Robert J. Dundas visited a model Church of England mission established by the English lay missionary William Duncan at Old Metlakatla, an abandoned settlement near Prince Rupert, B.C. Dundas acquired almost 80 Northwest Coast objects from Duncan, including crest helmets, rattles, and antler clubs, which remained in the Dundas family for several generations. In 2006, the Dundas collection was auctioned at Sotheby’s New York. Donald Ellis lead a number of private individuals and institutions who sought to repatriate these important works of Canadian cultural heritage. Donald Ellis Gallery was able to successfully acquire three dozen of the most important works in the sale. Today, the Tsimshian mask is part of the Thomson Collection at the Art Gallery of Ontario. The present publication follows the remarkable history of the Dundas collection, celebrating its long-awaited return to Canada. 

Complemented by several essays by acclaimed scholars Steven Brown, Bill Holm, Alan Hoover, Sarah Milroy and William White.

Works of Art featured in Tsimshian Treasures: The Remarkable Journey of the Dundas Collection

Clapper N2978-16

Clapper

Tsimshian
Northern British Columbia
ca. 1840-1860
Inventory # N2978-16
Clapper N2978-17

Clapper

Tsimshian
Northern British Columbia
ca. 1840-1860
Inventory # N2978-17
Crest Hat N2978-15

Crest Hat

Tsimshian
Northern British Columbia
ca. 1840-1860
Inventory # N2978-15
Grease Bowl N2978-10

Grease Bowl

Tsimshian
Northern British Columbia
ca. 1860-63
Inventory # N2978-10
Human Figure N2978-13

Human Figure

Tsimshian
Northern British Columbia
ca. 1830-50
Inventory # N2978-13
Ladle N2978-18

Ladle

Tsimshian
Northern British Columbia
ca. 1840-1860
Inventory # N2978-18
Mask N2978-1

Mask

Tsimshian
Northern British Columbia
ca. 1820-40
Inventory # N2978-1
Naxnox Mask N2978-14

Naxnox Mask

Tsimshian
Northern British Columbia
ca. 1840-1860
Inventory # N2978-14
Shaman Figure N2978-12

Shaman Figure

Tsimshian
Northern British Columbia
ca. 1830-60
Inventory # N2978-12
Shaman’s Rattle N2978-11

Shaman's Rattle

Tsimshian
Northern British Columbia
ca. 1800-40
Inventory # N2978-11
Comb N2978-7

Comb

Tsimshian
Northern British Columbia
ca. 1930-60
Inventory # N2978-7
Crest Helmet N2978-3

Crest Helmet

Tsimshian
Northern British Columbia
ca. 1840-60
Inventory # N2978-3
Dorsal Fin N2978-4

Dorsal Fin

Tsimshian
Northern British Columbia
ca. 1840-1860
Inventory # N2978-4
Frog Crest Helmet N2978-2

Frog Crest Helmet

Tsimshian
Northern British Columbia
ca. 1830-60
Inventory # N2978-2
Grease Bowl N2978-8

Grease Bowl

Tsimshian
Northern British Columbia
18th century
Inventory # N2978-8
Grease Bowl N2978-9

Grease Bowl

Tsimshian
Northern British Columbia
ca. 1780-1820
Inventory # N2978-9
Antler Club N2978-6

Antler Club

Tsimshian
Northern British Columbia
ca. 1750
Inventory # N2978-6