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I. Hair Ornament
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III. Haida Chiefs, Skidgate, British Columbia
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II. Hide Armor
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3. Throwing Stick
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6. Rattle
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9. Robe
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10. Dance Legging
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11. Chest
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13. Doll
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14. Dance Apron
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15. Bowl
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34. A Nuu-chah-nulth Weaver, Victoria, British Columbia
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