Miss Indian World’s Competition Outfit

Nome’s Marjorie Tahbone was crowned Miss Indian World last year. At a recent photo shoot with UAF photographer Todd Paris Tahbone talked about the components of the garment that she wore during the competition.

In addition to being a beautiful outfit, it’s a work of Alaska Native art:

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