Chief Shakes' 50-foot canoe with painted designs on bow, used as part of Tlingit Potlatch, Wrangell, June 1940

On verso of image: Canoe used in Wrangell Potlatch, 6/40. Taken by Mary Allen Filed in Native Alaska--G The Tlingit natives in Wrangell held a Potlatch in 1940. As a part of the event, they activated Chief Shakes' 50-foot canoe.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Allen, Mary
Other Authors: University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections Division
Format: Other/Unknown Material
Language:unknown
Subjects:
Canoes > Alaska > Wrangell
Tlingit Indians > Boats > Alaska > Wrangell
Potlatch > Alaska > Wrangell
tlingit
Alaska
Online Access:http://cdm16786.contentdm.oclc.org:80/cdm/ref/collection/alaskawcanada/id/788
Description
Summary:On verso of image: Canoe used in Wrangell Potlatch, 6/40. Taken by Mary Allen Filed in Native Alaska--G The Tlingit natives in Wrangell held a Potlatch in 1940. As a part of the event, they activated Chief Shakes' 50-foot canoe.

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