Northwest Coast Tlingit Chilkat Dance Blanket by Robert Jamestown 53''x66''. Exceptional polychrome blue and yellow opposing killer whale, thunderbird and human u-form motifs woven with mountain goat wool and cedar bark. Stitched in signature to verso reads ''JAMESTOWN'' for Robert Jamestown (1906-1993) also known as Shakwaani, housemaster of the Killerwhale Clan House in Angoon. Overall excellent condition. Mid 20th century. From a distinguished corporate collection, Washington State.