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Object #     1954
Object name     Chilkat Leggings, Naaxhein
Culture of Origin     Tlingit, Tongass
Materials     Mountain Goat Wool, Cedar Bark, Dye, Puffin Beak
Techniques     Twined, Chilkat Weaving, Dyed
Dimensions     W: 83.8 cm, L: 25.0 cm
Exhibit Label    

Ceremonial leggings in the "Chilkat" (naaxiin) weaving style worn on festival and dance occasions. Each legging is made of two strips pieced together, apparently cut from the ends of tunic sleeves.
Source     Mr. George T. Emmons
Credit     Purchased with funds donated by Thomas Burke


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