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29-175-637

From: Canada | British Columbia | Queen Charlotte Islands

Curatorial Section: American

Object Number 29-175-637
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Haida
Provenience Canada | British Columbia | Queen Charlotte Islands
Culture Area Northwest Coast Culture Area
Section American
Materials Spruce Root
Technique Basketry
Description

Twined; flaring, flexible brim (almost floppy) with flat to convex top; rough weave. Decoration in spaced bands of brown-dyed bark (mud dye?) from bottom of brim to top; bands vary in width and stitch used. Head band inside with free bottom edge.

Height 17.7 cm
Width 40.5 cm
Credit Line Exchange with George G. Heye, 1917
Other Number 6/9250 - Collector Number

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