Cap

NA8522

From: Canada | British Columbia | Naas River Region

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number NA8522
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Tsimshian
Provenience Canada | British Columbia | Naas River Region
Culture Area Northwest Coast Culture Area
Section American
Materials Hide | Wool | Shell | Cotton Thread
Description

Prince Grizzly Bear cap made from sections of brown fur stitched together with a red, wool cloth lining. Two ears with dark fur are attached on top. Abalone shell pieces are used to create a face with eyes and teeth on one side. The ears are also lined with abalone shell pieces.

Length 18.5 cm
Width 24.5 cm
Credit Line Wanamaker Expedition to the Northwest Coast; Louis Shotridge, 1918

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