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Object #     1208
Object name     Lidded Shot Basket
Culture of Origin     Tlingit, Kake
Materials     Spruce Root, Bear Grass
Techniques     Plain Twined, False Embroidered
Dimensions     H: 11.5 cm, W: 6.5 cm
Exhibit Label    

The design is the butterfly enclosing the head of the
salmonberry cut in half. Today, these small double baskets
store the eagle down that is placed in the crown
of dancing headdresses during performances.

Source     Mr. George T. Emmons
Location     Kloqwan, Kupreanof Island, Alaska


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