Dance Skirt (photographed with Apron)
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Dance Skirt (photographed with Apron)

TitleDance Skirt (photographed with Apron)
ArtistYurok or Hupa Northern California coast, United States
Date1850–60 19th century
MediumDeer hide, plant fibers, olivella shell, abalone shell, clamshell, glass beads, and brass
Classificationleather/animal skin
OriginNorthern California
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit lineAda Turnbull Hertle Endowment
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Dance Skirt (photographed with Apron)” is a work by Yurok or Hupa Northern California coast, United States, dated 1850–60. It is executed in deer hide, plant fibers, olivella shell, abalone shell, clamshell, glass beads, and brass and classified as leather/animal skin. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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