Button robes are among the most visible and important ceremonial garments worn by peoples of the Northwest Coast. These wool blanket fabric robes have a prominent crest on the back and are made by artists up and down the coast from Washington to Alaska. Regailia like this is worn at potlaches and memorial parties.
Year: 1990
Material: Wool melton cloth, abalone buttons, glass beads
Location: South Terminal Mezzanine
