February 18, 2007

"Kamleika"

Page from my current visual journal.
Had never heard of people using intestines as clothing - really a beautiful work of art.
@ PEM
(Click on pic to enlarge)



Alutig or Unangan artist
Overcoat, ca. 1825
Alutian archipelago, Alaska.
Sea lion intestine, dyed esophagus

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