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Basketry Hat1-351

The paint is green, red, and black.

Culture
Kwakwaka'wakw ? or Haida ?
Material
spruce root and paint
Holding Institution
The Burke: University of Washington
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Cedar Bark Bundle7726
Wrist Ring | Ankle Ring4791
Moon Mask1998-23/5

The paint is black, red, green, and white. The wool is blue.

Culture
Kwakwaka'wakw: 'Namgis
Material
cedar wood, paint, cloth, wool and nail
Holding Institution
The Burke: University of Washington
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Ankle Ring7716
Headdress2.5E1605

This forehead mask represents Kolus, a white down-covered thunderbird. It was carved by Willie Seaweed for his son, Joe, to use during the Great Dance of the Tlasula. Joe Seaweed received the privilege of performing this masked dance from his mother, Alice, who had it as part of her dowry.

Culture
Kwakwaka'wakw: 'Nakwaxda'xw
Material
red cedar wood, leather, cord and paint
Holding Institution
The Burke: University of Washington
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Spoon Basket1115

The cedar bark is natural and black.

Culture
Nuu-chah-nulth ? or Kwakwaka'wakw ?
Material
cedar bark
Holding Institution
The Burke: University of Washington
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Basketry Mat1-1881

The cedar bark is natural and red.

Culture
Kwakwaka'wakw
Material
cedar bark
Holding Institution
The Burke: University of Washington
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Neck Ring7718
Basket1-716

Basketry was a woman's art. Women also wove cedar bark mats, capes, hats, and baby carriers. Baskets were used for gathering, cooking, and storing food. Today, as in the past, baskets are also made for sale and given as gifts at potlatches.

Culture
Kwakwaka'wakw
Material
cedar bark
Holding Institution
The Burke: University of Washington
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