Material / Technique:
Twined hazel shoots, pine root, beargrass, dyed woodwardia fern, and maidenhair fern, with beargrass, woodwardia, and maidenhair overlay
Physical description:
Basketry hat. Description: Northwest Coast, CA, Klamath River area. Twined of hazel shoots and pine roots with overlay design in beargrass, dyed woodwardia fern, maidenhair fern. Fine workmanship in shaping and stitches. No repetition of design element in border section. Excellent condition: inside start worn; 1 1/2 cts. of rim edge broken.
Content description:
Basketry hat. Description: Northwest Coast, CA. Twined of hazel shoots and pine roots with overlay design in beargrass, dyed woodwardia fern, maidenhair fern. Fine workmanship in shaping and stitches. No repetition of design element in border section. Excellent condition: inside start worn; 1 1/2 cts. of rim edge broken.
Consultation and/or research has led us to believe that this item is not considered funerary or culturally sensitive. However, affiliated Tribe(s) determine the cultural significance of their items. If this item is a part of your heritage and you wish to contact us about it, please email nagpra@museumca.org.
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