Headdress

38078

From: United States of America | Idaho | Fort Hall Reservation

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number 38078
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Bannock
Provenience United States of America | Idaho | Fort Hall Reservation
Culture Area Great Basin Culture Area
Section American
Materials Rawhide | Feather | Pigment
Description

Bannock hat. Rectangular piece of hide with painted geometric designs on the front. Designs in black, red and yellow pigment. Fringe cut at two ends. Large hole toward one end with triangular rawhide protrusions painted and with alternating serrated edges. Reverse is undecorated. Bukcksin strap attached to reverse. 4 large feathers detached.

Length 49 cm
Width 24 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Thomas B. Donaldson; subscription of John Wanamaker, 1901
Other Number 24 - Other Number

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