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Reel | Bark String211
Cedar Bark Headdress7736

This headdress was worn by George Hunt's daughter-in-law, Tlakwagilayookwa (Sara Smith Hunt, later Martin) who played Naida, in Edward S. Curtis' film In the Land of the Head Hunters, 1914.

Culture
Kwakwaka'wakw
Material
cedar bark, dentalium shell, ermine, abalone shell and thread
Holding Institution
The Burke: University of Washington
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Cedar Bark Bundle7726
Wrist Ring | Ankle Ring4791
Ankle Ring7716
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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