Head Ornament

37414B

From: Washington (U. S. State) | Neah Bay

Curatorial Section: American

Object Number 37414B
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Makah
Provenience Washington (U. S. State) | Neah Bay
Culture Area Northwest Coast Culture Area
Section American
Materials Hair | Sinew | Cotton
Description

Worn in the Klokwally in representing deer. Long locks of human hair, hop-hos-sub, tied at the ends with cord, worn at the back of the head.

Credit Line John Wanamaker Expedition, 1900; R. Stewart Culin, 1900

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