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Gwishalaayt (also known as Chilkat Robe)
Image Not Available for Gwishalaayt (also known as Chilkat Robe)

Gwishalaayt (also known as Chilkat Robe)

Datelate 19th century
CultureTlingit
Geographic OriginAlaska
MediumCedar bark, mountain goat wool
DimensionsOverall (without fringe): H 34 x W 62 in. (H 86.4 x W 157.5 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. C. W. Holzhauer, 1919
Object number19.627
On View
On view
Object NameRobe
Title Details
Primary Title Gwishalaayt (also known as Chilkat Robe)
Descriptive Title Chilkat robe
Exhibition History"Native Artists of North America," Newark Museum, Newark, New Jersey (2016-2017)

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