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Lelooska Museum and its collection
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The Lelooska Museum is a cultural institution located in Ariel, Washington, United States. It is dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the Native American Kwakwaka'wakw (Kwakiutl) culture. The museum offers a unique opportunity to learn about and appreciate the rich history and traditions of the Kwakwaka'wakw people.
Collections at the Lelooska Museum
The Lelooska Museum houses a diverse collection of artifacts that reflect the Kwakwaka'wakw culture. These include baskets, parfleches, corn husk bags, dolls, spoons, cradles, moccasins, tomahawks, pipes, pipe bags, dresses, a 15-foot birch bark canoe, and a replica fur trade store. Each item in the collection tells a story about the people's way of life, their traditions, and their history.
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