Descriptive Booklet on the Alaska Historical Museum: Issued by the Alaska Historical Association (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

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The length of time required to weave a blanket is practically six months, while the preparation of the material takes as long if not longer. That is, a weaver turns out on an aver age, one blanket a year.

The purpose of the blanket is that of a ceremonial robe. Its great value in early days placed it beyond the reach of any but the wealthy, so it became a necessary part of chief's dress upon particular occasions.

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