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Object #     2.5E1679
Object name     Cedar Bark Robe
Culture of Origin     Makah, Nuu-chah-nulth, Attributed
Materials     Cedar Bark, Yellow cedar, String
Techniques     Twined, Shredded
Dimensions     L: 112.0 cm, W: 147.0 cm
Exhibit Label    

A cedar bark robe was one of the classic outer garments for
both men and women when Europeans first visited the
Northwest Coast. Weavers used the same twining technique
for cedar bark robes as for basketry.

Source     Mr. Edmond S. Meany, Jr.
Credit     Gift of Edmond S. Meany, Jr.


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