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96-2-14

From: Alaska | Yakutat (Alaska)

Curatorial Section: American

Object Number 96-2-14
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Tlingit
Provenience Alaska | Yakutat (Alaska)
Culture Area Northwest Coast Culture Area
Creator Minnie Johnson
Date Made 1954
Section American
Materials Halibut Skin | Moose Hide | Felt | Satin | Glass
Technique Beaded
Iconography Thunderbird | Totem Pole | Raven | Sea Urchin | Sun
Description

Halibut skin is alternating light and dark panels; moosehide top has a cinch belt and fringe; figures in beaded felt applique are: a thunderbird totem pole, raven climbing down kelp to get a sea urchin, and raven flying away with the sun; lining is of satin.

Credit Line Gift of Dr. Frederica de Laguna, 1996

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