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2018.3.68Description
Property W8: Northwest Coast Button Blanket. Object: blanket, Artist/Maker: unknown (20th Century, Kwakiutl: WA), Title/Model: Bear & Orcas Button Blanket, Date/Region: ca. 1970, Medium/Technique: Pendleton wool, satin-like fabric, red wool binding, white seed beads glass, larger glass beads, rocks, thread, cloth / handmade, Edition/Series: unique, 1 of 1, Size: 61" H x 60" W, Condition: good - some dust build-up, Signature/Inscriptions: n/a, Exhibitions/Literature: n/a, Description/Notes: A black wool base with two red orca motifs in red wool cutouts with white glass beads and buttons in upper left and right corners. In the center, resides a bear motif with its paws up with a similar one in the bottom center possibly resembling a mother bear and cub all with a shiny satin material for a base outlined in red wool fabric with accentuated red ribs or cuts with white beaded centers diagonally facing the center of the body. These are often worn as robes. These were worn during ceremonies and other special events. Often, the wearer would have a blanket design that represented his or her clan's signature animal. The Bear is a symbol for power, courage, physical strength and leadership. Purchased from Bob Sleeper Auction in Emma, Missouri on January 20, 1996 at Artifact Auction for $450, lot 246.Collection
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Category 02: Furnishings