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This Athabascan "Chief's Jacket" is at the University of Alaska, Fairbanks Museum of the North. It was made for Chief Jacob Luke, of Stevens Village and Fort Yukon, by his wife -- Bella Luke. His 14-year old stepdaughter, Lilly, did the intricate beadwork. The primary makers of the jacket were Bella Luke and Lilly Pitka. They made it in 1962, of moosehide, velvet, dentalia shells, and beads. Alaska Usa, Art Culture, Applique Patterns, Native Art, Old And New, Alaska, Bead Work, Fort, Photo Sharing

This Athabascan "Chief's Jacket" is at the University of Alaska, Fairbanks Museum of the North. It was made for Chief Jacob Luke, of Stevens Village and Fort Yukon, by his wife -- Bella Luke. His 14-year old stepdaughter, Lilly, did the intricate beadwork. The primary makers of the jacket were Bella Luke and Lilly Pitka. They made it in 1962, of moosehide, velvet, dentalia shells, and beads.

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