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Object Number
72-20-10/6881
Display Title
Wool blanket of the Chilkat type with animal designs
Descriptions
Object Description
Wool blanket of the Chilkat type with animal designs--warp is cedar bark covered with mountain goat wool--weft is same wool--yellow dye is wolf moss, green is copper and black is hemlock bark soaked in urine--woven by women who follow painted pattern. Center design is seated bear with cubs or Sea Monster--side panels are seated ravens. though damaged, this blanket is outstanding for fineness of weave, beauty of color and perfection of work. Sea Monster.
Inventory Description
Robe, chilkat
Classification
- Robe
Department
Ethnographic
Date
about 1840-1850
Culture
- Chilkat?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
/
Alaska
North America / United States / Alaska / Admiralty Islands / Angoon?
North America / United States / Alaska / Admiralty Islands / Angoon?
Materials
Wool, Cedar bark
Dimensions
Overall: 82 x 158.5 cm (32 5/16 x 62 3/8 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
72-20-10/6881
Provenance
Collector
Prof. Louis Agassiz
(1859)
Donor
Museum of Comparative Zoology
(1872)
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|
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Dress
|
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| |
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Hat
|
Alaska
| |
| 974-44-10/52508 | Chilkat blanket, wool, totemic design. |
Blanket
|
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| |
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|
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| |
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Blanket
|
British Columbia
| |
| 00-24-10/56679 | Ceremonial blanket |
Blanket
|
Sitka
| |
| 20-9-10/87563 | Chilkat blanket |
Blanket
|
Alaska
| |
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Shawl
|
Hoonah
Angoon? | |
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Coat
Raw Material |
Alaska
|