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Raven Drum2004-2/141

Spirit of the Ancestors-Small round skin drums were used during the 19th century primarily on the southern coast by Coast Salish religious dancers. On the northern coast they were used primarily by shamans in their curing work. Perhaps through their use to accompany the singing at gambling games (lehal), the use of round skin drums has spread during the 20th century to become the most frequently used drum at potlatches and other social occasions.

Culture
Haida
Material
wood, animal skin, sinew, leather and paint
Holding Institution
The Burke: University of Washington
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Crescent Rattle1-1454

The paint is red.

Culture
Tlingit
Material
wood, paint and animal skin
Holding Institution
The Burke: University of Washington
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Canoe Bailer1-3055

The stain is black.

Culture
Northwest Coast
Material
wood, rawhide hide, stain and animal skin
Holding Institution
The Burke: University of Washington
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