nwc_50. Bear-head dagger with sheath and sling.
Tlingit. The blade comes from Russian bayonet; the pommel is English walnut, probably from a musket stock, inlaid with abalone; the ivory guard and walrus hide grip were obtained from the Eskimo. The only material of local origin is deerskin used as backing on the sheath.
Dagger: Steel, ivory, wood with shell inlays, hide lashing. 37.5 cm long.
Sheath: Buckskin back, with trade felt, blanket material with cotton backing and strips of trade gingham, polychrome beads, and copper. 68.5 cm long.
nwc_52. Dancing Blanket.
Tlingit. Blue-green dye has been painted over the yellow-green dye in some areas. For more info consult Crossroads pg. 311.
nwc_53. Button Robe Shark design.
Haida. Woolen cloth, perl buttons, abalone shell. 67.5 x 53.5 in. Bilateral design conceptually bringing the eyes of the creature around from the top of the head to the underside above the mouth. Possibly done by a female artist.