Cedar bark cape or skirt. The bark at top is folded and secured with two rows of light yellow plant fibre. Top row ends in tight knot, against edge; plant fibre making up bottom row extends into a tail, tied off at base. Opposite side of band has a long red cloth tie; black, plaid-like pattern across front of tie, back is undecorated.

• Cultural Context

  Regalia.

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• Type of Item cape
• Culture Northwest Coast
• Material cedar bark, fibre, dye, plant fibre
• Measurements height 69.0 cm, width 77.8 cm (overall)

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• Previous Owner Fraser Ross Sharp
• Received from Fraser Ross Sharp

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• Made in British Columbia

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• Ownership Date before December 8, 2023
• Acquisition Date on December 8, 2023

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• Item Classes basketry
• Condition fair
• Accession Number 3656/0008