Case, Eagle Down

NA8512

From: Canada | British Columbia | Naas River Region

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number NA8512
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Tsimshian
Provenience Canada | British Columbia | Naas River Region
Culture Area Northwest Coast Culture Area
Section American
Materials Intestine | Eagle Down
Description

Feather case used to hold eagle down for sprinkling during the peace ceremony. Made from marine animal intestine. Undecorated.

Length 29.5 cm
Width 19 cm
Credit Line Wanamaker Expedition to the Northwest Coast; Louis Shotridge, 1918

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