Charles Edenshaw

Charles Edenshaw (1839–1920) was a Canadian wood carver, argillite carver and painter.

Also recorded as Tahaygen; Tahaygen Edenshaw; Charles Edensaw; Fairies Coming to You as in a Big Wave; They Gave Ten Potlatches for Him; N∂ngkwigetklałs.

Charles Edenshaw in brief

Born
1839
Died
1920
Known for
wood carver, argillite carver, painter, sculptor, engraver and artist
Place of birth
Haida Gwaii
Contents

Overview

Born at Haida Gwaii in 1839, died at British Columbia in 1920.

In detail

Work by Charles Edenshaw is recorded in the collections of The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art.

Distinctions recorded are Person of National Historic Significance.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Charles Edenshaw”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q930762: Charles Edenshaw

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Elsewhere in Prints

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