The newest major exhibit at the Maine State Museum opened this week with a reception for dignitaries and Museum members attended by Maine Governor Baldacci; the public opening occurred today and here are some pictures of part of the exhibit.

The article at left is a collar from a Wabanaki chief’s coat.

The official exhibit name is “Uncommon Threads: Wabanaki textiles, clothing, and costume” and includes selections from other tribes, such as Maliseet, Passamaquoddy, and Penobscot