Raven's Tail Waist Robe

2003-20-1

From: United States of America | Alaska | Sitka

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Title Raven's Tail Waist Robe
Object Number 2003-20-1
Current Location Collections Storage
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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