The gallery at the Peninsula College Longhouse is not large, located just inside the front door. This mask and rattles are among the first items on display from the current Makah Traditional Regalia exhibit.
Like the shells on the dress I showed you yesterday, rattles can be used to keep rhythm during dance ceremonies. Click here if you’d like to learn more about their symbolic use.
These child’s moccasins looked soft as a cloud and were simply precious.
The Makah exhibit is on display until August 30th. The Longhouse is open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The mask and the moccasins are quite impressive. Thanks for the links, Kay.
I love that mask!
These are beautiful pieces.
Thank you for sharing treasures