Indigenous Peoples' Day: Native Cultural Artifacts From Around Alaska
October 14th, 2024 Marks The Celebration Of Columbus Day – And Also, The Acknowledgement Of Indigenous Peoples' Day From The Copper Ri...
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October 14th, 2024 Marks The Celebration Of Columbus Day – And Also, The Acknowledgement Of Indigenous Peoples' Day
From The Copper River Country Journal
THE COUNTRY JOURNAL PRESENTS PHOTOS & STORIES OF NATIVE ART & CULTURE FROM THROUGHOUT THE ROAD SYSTEM...
This Athabascan "Chief's Jacket" is at the University of Alaska, Fairbanks Museum of the North. It was made for Chief Jacob Luke, of Stevens Village and Fort Yukon, by his wife -- Bella Luke. His 14-year old stepdaughter, Lilly, did the intricate beadwork. The primary makers of the jacket were Bella Luke and Lilly Pitka. They made it in 1962, of moosehide, velvet, dentalia shells, and beads.
(Photo, Copper River Country Journal)
Stylish moosehide clothing, with heavy decoration, is on display at the Museum of The North in Fairbanks, on the University of Alaska campus. On the left, the chief's jacket is made of hide, and trimmed with beaver fur, cloth and beads. The woman's dress and belt were worn by the wife of Chief Thomas, of Wood River, a Tanana village. This piece of clothing is made of moosehide, and decorated with dentalia, porcupine quills, buttons and yarn.
Stylish moosehide clothing, with heavy decoration, is on display at the Museum of The North in Fairbanks, on the University of Alaska campus. On the left, the chief's jacket is made of hide, and trimmed with beaver fur, cloth and beads. The woman's dress and belt were worn by the wife of Chief Thomas, of Wood River, a Tanana village. This piece of clothing is made of moosehide, and decorated with dentalia, porcupine quills, buttons and yarn.
(Photo, Copper River Country Journal)
