Chilkat Robe

Blanket

71-5-8

From: Alaska

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number 71-5-8
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Tlingit
Provenience Alaska
Culture Area Northwest Coast Culture Area
Section American
Materials Wool | Cedar Bark
Description

Two-dimensional formline design. Predominant colors are yellow, black, and turquoise. Wide fringe on bottom. Cedar bark weft.

Chilkat Dancing Blanket. Raven design per Harold Jacobs (2/2004); 2026 identified by Harold Jacobs as Thunderbird design (personal communication lfw).

Length 160.97 cm
Width 127 cm
Credit Line Gift of Mrs. R. E. Southworth, 1971

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