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Case, Eagle Down

Object Number:NA8512
Current Location: Collections Storage
Culture:Tsimshian
Provenience: Canada
British Columbia
Naas River Region
Culture Area: Northwest Coast Culture Area
Section:American
Materials:Intestine
Eagle Down
Length: 29.5 cm
Width: 19 cm
Credit Line:Wanamaker Expedition to the Northwest Coast; Louis Shotridge, 1918

Description

Feather case used to hold eagle down for sprinkling during the peace ceremony. Made from marine animal intestine. Undecorated.

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