Discussion of Gut Cape Material

Creators and Contributors Berlin Ethnological Museum (Contributor)
Chugach Alaska Corporation (Contributor)
Chugach Heritage Foundation (Contributor)
Chugachmiut (Contributor)
Dawn Randazzo (Contributor)
Deborah McMullen (Contributor)

Summary Dawn Randazzo asks the group whether they believe the gut cape is made of seal intestine, as indicated in the Berlin Ethnological Museum’s records. Deborah McMullen responds that she believes the cape is made from sea lion intestine, pointing to the size of the intestines used in the garment.