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Native American, Northwestern United States, Alaska, Chilkat River Region, Klukwan, Tlingit, ca. 1950s CE. A cotton / canvas and hide dance tunic painted with formline totemic animals. Such a tunic was usually worn by an important person during a potlatch or ceremony, a special way to display crest art. The Klukwaan village was thought to have been settled by men from the Gaanaxteidi Clan (Raven) and women from the Kaagwaantaan Clan (Eagle). The piece is mounted in a protective display case. Size of tunic: 32" L x 21" W (81.3 cm x 53.3 cm); case: 31.5" L x 3.5" W x 41.5" H (80 cm x 8.9 cm x 105.4 cm)

Please note this item falls under the Safeguard Tribal Objects of Patrimony Act and is not eligible for international shipping. Native American, Alaska Native, & Native Hawaiian objects are only eligible to ship within the United States.

This item is heavy/oversized and will require 3rd party shipping. Please inquire about shipping cost prior to bidding.

Please note this item falls under the Safeguard Tribal Objects of Patrimony Act and is not eligible for international shipping. Native American, Alaska Native, & Native Hawaiian objects are only eligible to ship within the United States.

Provenance: private West Jordon, Utah, USA collection; ex-Jacob collection, Portland, Oregon, USA

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#178566

  • Condition: Tunic is excellent with some fading to pigments and minor fraying to hem peripheries. Mounted in a modern display case. Chip and abrasion to upper left corner of frame.

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