KARUK CEREMONIAL CAPE ART

The Karuk Tribe of California crafted ceremonial deerhide capes adorned with woodpecker scalps, condor feathers, and abalone shell pendants for leaders in the Jump Dance and other ceremonies. This regalia art, recently revitalized, is an inclusive Klamath River heritage, representing a tribe’s wealth, reverence for animal relations, and commitment to perpetuating traditions that ensure world renewal.