Object Number | 96-2-14 |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Culture | Tlingit |
Provenience | Alaska | Yakutat (Alaska) |
Culture Area | Northwest Coast Culture Area |
Creator | Minnie Johnson |
Date Made | 1954 |
Section | American |
Materials | Halibut Skin | Moose Hide | Felt | Satin | Glass |
Technique | Beaded |
Iconography | Thunderbird | Totem Pole | Raven | Sea Urchin | Sun |
Description | Halibut skin is alternating light and dark panels; moosehide top has a cinch belt and fringe; figures in beaded felt applique are: a thunderbird totem pole, raven climbing down kelp to get a sea urchin, and raven flying away with the sun; lining is of satin. |
Credit Line | Gift of Dr. Frederica de Laguna, 1996 |
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