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Staff | Chief Shakes'1-1443

The staff is an emblem of high esteem. Like the crest hat, it was brought out only on occasions of great importance, carried by the bearer of the lineage title, Shakes, or by his speaker or representative. A dynasty of seven consecutive chiefs held the name Shakes, dating back to the capture of the name Weeshakes in a war with the Nishga. This must have been a very long time ago, for when the Nanyaayi moved to the site of present-day Wrangell in 1833 the title was already held by Shakes IV. The seventh and last chief to assume the name of Shakes died in 1944. (Holm, Spirit and Ancestor, 1987)

Culture
Tlingit: Stikine
Material
red cedar wood, abalone shell, operculum and human hair
Holding Institution
The Burke: University of Washington
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Basketry Table Mat4667

The dye is yellow and purple.

Culture
Makah
Material
bear grass, cedar bark and dye
Holding Institution
The Burke: University of Washington
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Basketry Mat203
Lidded Basket | Rattle Top1995-60/1
Basket1-335

The bear grass is dark purple.

Culture
Tlingit
Material
spruce root and bear grass
Holding Institution
The Burke: University of Washington
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Lidded Basket2.5E1221
Lidded Basket2.5E962
Carving2.5E1976

The paint is yellow and white.

Culture
Northwest Coast
Material
cedar wood, nail, copper metal and paint
Holding Institution
The Burke: University of Washington
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Model Totem Pole1996-79/3