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Object #     1-1587
Object name     Chilkat Robe, Naaxiin, Naaxhein, Gwishalaayt
Culture of Origin     Northern Northwest Coast
Materials     Mountain Goat Wool, Yellow Cedar Bark, Dye
Techniques     Twined, Chilkat Weaving, Dyed
Dimensions     W: 63.5 in, L: 53 in
Exhibit Label    

Traditionally, Tlingit women wove designs based on patterns painted on wood by men. This diving whale design matches a pattern board in the Alaska State Museum collection.

Source     Mrs. Walter C. Waters
Credit     Purchased from Mrs. Walter C. Waters


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