Ceremonial vs. Functional Design in Gut Garment

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

Summary Brandon Moonin and Dawn Randazzo reflect on the possibility that the piece—likely the long gut cape, although the video does not include a specific reference—was intended for decorative or ceremonial use due to its elaborate ornamental design. Randazzo notes that the presence of only partial functional waterproof stitching, surrounded by decorative waterproof stitching, further supports the theory that the garment was not made for practical, everyday wear.