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Object Number 08-7-10/72884
Display Title Shaman's skirt
Descriptions
Object Description Shaman's skirt; shape resembles chilkat blanket. Fringed garment constructed from single piece of skin, double over at waist. Thong fastenings on both sides, tie at back. Stylized bird, animal and human motifs painted on front and sides.
Inventory Description Apron, painted abstract human and animal motifs, leather ties, fringed
Classification
  • Apron
Department Ethnographic
Date 1700-1799?
Culture
  • Tlingit
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
Additional Geographic Terms Northwest Coast
Materials Leather
Dimensions Overall: 64.4 x 102.7 cm (25 3/8 x 40 7/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 08-7-10/72884; 1/2493 [crossed out]
Credit Line Exchange with George Gustav Heye, 1908
Provenance
Collector Lt. George Thornton Emmons (?)
Donor George Gustav Heye (1908)

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