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'Chilkat' blanket
Late 19th century
North America, Northwest Coast: Tlingit/Chilkat
Mountain-goat wool, yellow cedar bark
w. 172.7 cm
UEA 667The �Chilkat� blanket is an example of a ceremonial robe which became popular throughout the northern Northwest Coast during the 19th century. The designs were copied from a wood pattern board which had the composition painted upon it. When worn, the blanket was draped over the shoulders, and in dancing the arms were spread to achieve maximum impact for the pattern.
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