Robe

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Date created: 1880-1900

Culture/People: Klukwan Chilkat
Possible collector: George Thornton Emmons (George T. Emmons/G.T. Emmons), Non-Indian, 1852-1945
Previous owner: George Thornton Emmons (George T. Emmons/G.T. Emmons), Non-Indian, 1852-1945
Seller: George Thornton Emmons (George T. Emmons/G.T. Emmons), Non-Indian, 1852-1945

Collection History: Collection history unknown; but said to have been collected about 1900; formerly in the collection of Lieutenant George T. Emmons (1852-1945, US Navy 1881-1899); purchased by George Heye/MAI from George T. Emmons in 1916.
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Place: Klukwan; Sealaska Native Corporation; Alaska; USA

See related items: Klukwan Chilkat; Ceremonial/Ritual items

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 5/6905
Barcode: 056905.000

Object Type: Ceremonial/Ritual items

Object Name: Robe
Media/Materials: Caribou hide/skin, paint
Techniques: Painted
Dimensions: 162 x 114 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6abfa5cd2-136f-4669-9b9d-454f5cddb37d

Record ID: NMAI_61128