Chilkat man

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image shows a detailed figurine of a person adorned in ceremonial attire, featuring a blue and yellow headdress shaped like an animal's head with stylized eyes and decorated with teeth-like patterns along its edge. The figure holds a spear upright, topped with a blue ornament, and is dressed in a poncho-like garment with intricate geometric designs in shades of blue, yellow, and brown. The fringed fabric extends to cover the legs, complementing the fringed shawl, while the figure stands on a rectangular base, set against a dark backdrop that accentuates the vibrant colors and meticulous craftsmanship of the attire.

The image shows a detailed figurine of a person adorned in ceremonial attire, featuring a blue and yellow headdress shaped like an animal's head with stylized eyes and decorated with teeth-like patterns along its edge. The figure holds a spear upright, topped with a blue ornament, and is dressed in a poncho-like garment with intricate geometric designs in shades of blue, yellow, and brown. The fringed fabric extends to cover the legs, complementing the fringed shawl, while the figure stands on a rectangular base, set against a dark backdrop that accentuates the vibrant colors and meticulous craftsmanship of the attire.

Name/Title

Chilkat man

Entry/Object ID

2022.10.322

Description

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