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Uploaded by on Jan 6, 2007

A mini-documentary about the sea tusk shell, dentalium, and its use by Native Americans as regalia in sacred dances and ceremonies and as a form of money. This film focuses on the Siletz tribe in Oregon.

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  • Very nice video - I have recently been asked to film a couple of educational events about American Indians and have learned so much. I'm glad to see your video.

  • Excellent information. Thank you for making this video. Please keep sharing it. I love these shells.

  • boy how... that trindad coast is so pritty... I had to search for dentalium, and see if I can find a living one but then only one video. umm I thought that picture was that one and I was right. I have wanted to do a dry of surfish ever scence I say that pic on his wall..

  • Clint Muschamp, what about you?

  • Thank you for making this video. It's important that everyone record the information they know & received from their elders.

    I'm from Newport Oregon (but now in Portland) and have danced there in Siletz on the powwow grounds many times. Good Times.

    Thank you.

  • rad man

    whats your name ?

  • Born and raised in Siletz and tribal member

  • heckkk yess siletz tribe

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