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A Baby Ti’at Sets Off

Follow its journey to NHM

Go behind the scenes as a traditional canoe of the Gabrielino-Tongva peoples, known as a Ti’at, is delivered to NHM. Two years in the making, this miniature version of a plank canoe will receive finishing touches, including an abalone design, before it goes on display permanently in the Becoming Los Angeles exhibition.

A richly textured and colorful altar dedicated to the diversity of Los Angeles
Becoming Los Angeles
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