Tlingit
CHILKAT BLANKETMountain goat wool Such blankets are woven by women based on design drawn out by men on pattern boards. This particular pattern is the killer whale crest design. These blankets were worn by people of high rank, and were traded widely. |
FIBER HATSpruce wood with painted design, 42.7 cm at brim This ceremonial hat may have been worn by a chief, the painted motifs being typical of the Tlingit. |
BASKET WITH LIDWoven fiber Tlingit baskets, like their Alaskan counterparts, are constructed of tiny stitches - as many as 30 to the inch. Often the lid handles have contain seeds or small stones and serve as rattles. |
BASKET WITH LIDWoven fiber |
BASKET WITH LIDWoven fiber |
HOSPITALITY SPOONWood with shell inlay Such spoons were given to guests to use as a token of the good taste and respect of the host. |
RATTLEWood |
RAVEN RATTLEWood The reclining figure on this side of the rattle is the shaman, wearing the mask of the Thunderbird. |
RAVEN RATTLE (REVERSE)Wood |
CEREMONIAL HEADRESSWood, leather and beads |
CEREMONIAL MASKPainted wood |
PURSEBeaded leather and fur |