Pack Strap

NA8543

From: Canada | British Columbia | Skeena River

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number NA8543
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Tsimshian
Provenience Canada | British Columbia | Skeena River
Culture Area Northwest Coast Culture Area
Section American
Materials Wool | Cotton | Pigment
Description

Woven pack strap with black, red, green, and white warp stripe patterns. White selvedge cords and braided warp fringe at both ends. Wraps around the shoulder, breast, or head and is used to carry heavy loads.

Length 364 cm
Width 5 cm
Credit Line Wanamaker Expedition to the Northwest Coast; Louis Shotridge, 1918
Other Number SA 23 - Other Number

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