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The Bill Reid Centre's digital image archive is the digital version of a research collection first assembled by Dr. George MacDonald and his wife Joanne MacDonald over their long careers in Canadian museology, archaeology, and anthropology. The archive represents the MacDonalds' deep respect for the cultures of the Northwest Coast, their connections to numerous communities along the coast, as well as their relationships with museums, archives, friends and colleagues. These images are made available here for research and educational purposes. Other uses may require permission; users are responsible for contacting copyright holders to obtain such permission.

Tlingit coin armour

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George and Joanne MacDonald Northwest Coast Image Archive

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Title: Tlingit coin armour
Photographer: Unknown
Description: Cuirass body armour, fabricated from walrus hide, string and Chinese yuan coins dating 1800-1830. donated to NMAI by Dr. A. Eugene Austin (Alonzo Eugene Austin, Jr.), 1929.
Repository: Nation Museum of American Indian, 16/8287
Subject(s): Tlingit
armour, Armour, coin, cuirass, hide, leather, skin, string, walrus, warfare
Rights: Courtesy NMAI. This image is to be used solely for the purpose of research or private study. Any use of the image for a purpose other than research or private study requires the authorization of the copyright owner of the work in question. If you know more about an image in our collection, or if you are the copyright owner and believe we have not properly attributed your work, please contact The Bill Reid Centre.

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Tlingit coin armour

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