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Message:: [QUOTE="komokwa, post: 12033985, member: 301"]the use of lacquer or high-gloss varnish appeared later to protect the paint or create a distinct finish, particularly during the mid-20th century, though many artists preferred traditional matte pigments........ ..When Lacquer/Varnish Was Used<ul> <li>Emergent Phase (1880–1910): Most models were characterized by an absence of paint or minimal, traditional painting.</li> <li>Dynamic Phase (1910–1940): Models became more vibrant, with brighter colors. This period saw increased use of modern, commercial paints and protective varnishes to cater to tourists and collectors.</li> <li>Post-1940s: Contemporary artists and commercial shops often applied gloss sealers, including lacquer-like products, to protect the paint on wood carvings.</li> </ul>That's a general rule of thumb description , and variations exist .Artists carving model poles for the growing tourist market used whatever was at hand including household paint.Certain Kwakiutl artists , after the pole was carved, painted them a solid white, before adding any colors. ..<img src="https://richmojoegallery.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/NWC506B.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /> ( credit Richmojo Gallery..)[/QUOTE]