Bark cape
Artist
Nuu chah nulth (Nootka)
Datelate 19th century
Mediumcedar bark, leather, cotton thread
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineMuseum purchase
Object number1910.1.20
DescriptionCedar bark cape in conical in shape with an opening at the top, laced with leather thong, through which the head would be placed.. Brownish-red in color, the cape has a flat, gently textured finish. Strips of shredded cedar bark which are twisted into cordage hang from the neck. These strips are twined together with a white commercial cotton thread spaced approximately 2cm apart. The bottom edge consists of a short cedar bark fringe of approximately 1.3cm composed of the warp fibers.On View
Not on viewCollections
Wakashan or Nootka
Nootka , Haida NW Coast
Nootka (British Columbia)
