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Cuirass, or armour fabricated from walrus hide, with chinese coins obtained from European trade.

Tlingit war greave, fabricated from seine twine, wooden slates and rods. Adorned with painted formline at flanks of greaves, possibly a whale or other aquatic life-form.

Cuirass, or armour fabricated from sea mamal hide, with chinese coins obtained from European trade.

Museum exhibition of Tlingit armour, including a war helmet depicting a human face, and two sets of carved visors. The armour is fabricated from Chinese yuan coins acquired from European traders. Collected by George Emmons, 1894.

Leather body armour, of an unusual asymmetrical design. The suit has a mounted shoulder pad granting the wearer's left arm maneuverability. A bone knife with formline carving, and a stone club are also on display.

Sea mammal cuirass, fabricated from either sea mammal or elk hide, folded twice over for additional protection.

Display of slat armour with crest design.

Sea Mammal cuirass, fabricated from either sea mammal or elk hide, folded twice over for additional protection.

Armour fabricated from a thick hide, fashioned in the style of a vest with collar. Cut is similar to that of a waistcoat.

Coin cuirass, fabricated from hide, in cut of a waistcoat. Chinese yuan are stitched in a grid like manner.

Armour fabricated from a thick hide, fashioned in the style of a vest with collar. Cut is similar to that of a waistcoat.

Leather armour, fashioned in vest cut. One side opens with leather thong toggle.

Leather armour, fashioned in vest cut. One side opens with leather thong toggle.

Coin cuirass, fabricated from hide, in cut of a waistcoat. Chinese yuan are stitched in a grid like manner.

Front section of Tlingit slat armour.