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Object #     2009-183/1
Object name     Dance Belt, Chilkat Weaving, Naaxiin
Culture of Origin     Haida, Masset
Title     Spirit Belt
Maker or Artist     Evelyn Vanderhoop
Materials     Bead, Merino Wool, Wool, Yellow Cedar Bark, Leather, Fur, Beaver (Animal), Deer Hooves
Techniques     Dyed, Twined, Felted, Chilkat Weaving
Dimensions     L: 15 in, W: 27 in
Exhibit Label    

Historical accounts mention ceremonies where robes were ripped into stripes and called "spirit belts." This name was also inspired by stories of sinew woven belts for warriors with designs of humans representing the spirits of future war captives.
Source     Ms. Evelyn Vanderhoop
Credit     Gift and purchase from Evelyn Vanderhoop


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