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Headdress, ca. 1853

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Works from the Native American Art collection
Headdress, ca. 1853 Sash, possibly Choctaw, mid 19th century Chilkat Blanket, ca. 1832 Baby Carrier, ca. 1835
"Indian Country Today," 1996-97 Eagle Salmon Blanket, 2000 Puffin Beaks Rattle, 19th century Story Mask: "Gunarhasimget Races to Rescue His Wife," 1999

The Native American Art collection includes thousands of historic works dating from the seventeenth century to the present, as well as archaeological works dating back 10,000 years. Today, the department actively works with contemporary artists throughout the Americas.

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