Raven's Tail Waist Robe
2003-20-1
Location: On Display in the Native North America Gallery
From: United States of America | Alaska | Sitka
Curatorial Section: American
| Object Title | Raven's Tail Waist Robe |
| Object Number | 2003-20-1 |
| Current Location | Native North America Gallery - On Display |
| Culture | Tlingit |
| Provenience | United States of America | Alaska | Sitka |
| Culture Area | Northwest Coast Culture Area |
| Creator | Teri Rofkar |
| Period | 21st Century |
| Date Made | 2003 |
| Section | American |
| Materials | Wool | Sea Otter Fur | Deerskin | Deer Toes |
| Iconography | Snail Tracks | Shaman | Raven's Cradle |
| Description | Dance apron titled "A Tribute to Emily" and woven in the Raven's Tail technique by Tlingit artist Teri Rofkar. Piece includes geometric motifs including "snail tracks", a reference to the maker's clan; embroidery around the head usually worn by shamans; and the "V" shaped raven's cradle motif. |
| Credit Line | Purchased from and gift of Teri Rofkar, 2003 |
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