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Makah Culture

Go beyond whaling headlines with your class to study the traditions and stories of the Makah people. A wolf mask, rattle, basket, and drum are among the objects used to share tribal culture in this history box.
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Rental Fee: $35 per box for one week; $10 for each additional week.

Because these boxes contain artifacts, someone from your organization must come to the Museum to pick up the box 10:00 AM-4:30 PM, Tuesday through Sunday, and return the box Tuesday through Sunday, 10:00 AM-4:30 PM. Note pick up/drop off is not available on Mondays.

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Image: Close view of a Makah whaling canoe, circa 1910. Created by Asahel Curtis. Washington State Historical Society, catalog ID 1943.42.20177.

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