THC exhibits
Description:

Salmon Run, 2019

Ken Decker
Tsimshian

The 20" drum is made from Sitka Blacktail deer hide. The design consists of Raven holding a "sun" in its beak with four salmon in its belly and four salmon above it. The hide is stretched over a hoop, which is made of red and yellow cedar glued together like barrel slats.

Ketchikan Museums
KM 2019.2.1.1

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"Salmon Run" drum, 2019
"Salmon Run" drum, 2019 - front
"Salmon Run" drum, 2019 - back
"Salmon Run" drum, 2019 - artist signature
"Salmon Run" drum, 2019 - front view
"Salmon Run" drum, 2019