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Killer Whale Hat


Tlingit artist, Killer Whale Hat, 19th century, paint and copper on spruce root, Museum Purchase: Indian Collection Subscription Fund, Rasmussen Collection of Northwest Coast Indian Art, no known copyright restrictions, 48.3.597

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Title

Killer Whale Hat

Artist

Tlingit artist (Tlingit)

Date

19th century

Medium

paint and copper on spruce root

Dimensions (H x W x D)

17 in x 15 in x 17

Collection Area

Native American Art

Category

Northwest Coast

Personal Accessories

Object Type

headwear

Cultural Group

Tlingit

Credit Line

Museum Purchase: Indian Collection Subscription Fund, Rasmussen Collection of Northwest Coast Indian Art

Accession Number

48.3.597

Copyright

no known copyright restrictions

Terms

copper

hats

headgear

Northwest Coast Native American styles

paint

spruce

Tlingit

whales

Place Made

Created in: Yakutat

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