This steel knife was ground down from filing. The split and coiled handle is wrapped in cloth and sinew (9.75 in. long). The sheath is of moosehide, beaver fur, dentalia shells, and blue, yellow and red trade beads. The shoulder strap is dentalia,...
Okoma (maker). The pouch has reindeer hair embroidery on front side; de-haired seal; double seam welting of white/pink seal hide; edging either side of twisted hide tacked down; curvilinear designs of white reindeer hair, and green and red wool....
Okoma (maker). The pouch has reindeer hair embroidery on front side; de-haired seal; double seam welting of white/pink seal hide; edging either side of twisted hide tacked down; curvilinear designs of white reindeer hair, and green and red wool....
Okoma (maker). The pouch has reindeer hair embroidery on front side; de-haired seal; double seam welting of white/pink seal hide; edging either side of twisted hide tacked down; curvilinear designs of white reindeer hair, and green and red wool....
This knife has a bone handle and steel blade attached with two brass bolts and a piece of wood inserted under root lashing for better grip. Measures 9.5 in. long.
David, Jonathon (maker). Drum: frame of birch wood; sewn with babiche; head varies from 28.5 cm to 30 cm across; frame 6.5 cm deep; drum head of moose or caribou skin; lashed on at back with babiche; handle is forked caribou antler still in...
David, Jonathon (maker). Drum: frame of birch wood; sewn with babiche; head varies from 28.5 cm to 30 cm across; frame 6.5 cm deep; drum head of moose or caribou skin; lashed on at back with babiche; handle is forked caribou antler still in...
This eagle-headed dagger has a tapered copper blade with a medial ridge running down the front of the blade. The reverse is a flat surface showing marks of the original working of the material. The carved head and hand grip are one piece of wood...
Twined spruce root three-legged kettle with braided carrying handle; 3-3/4 in. tall; 4-1/2 in. across; top and bottom designs Half the Head of a Salmon Berry, center - Butterfly; orange, yellow, brown-dyed grass.
Gold spoon, round soup-type bowl, encrusted with nuggets. Has an 'L' connecting the handle to the bowl. Bowl has engravings inside the bowl and a rolled, twisted edge.