Headdress
31-29-6
From: United States of America | Alaska
Curatorial Section: American
Object Number | 31-29-6 |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Culture | Tlingit |
Provenience | United States of America | Alaska |
Culture Area | Northwest Coast Culture Area |
Section | American |
Materials | Hide | Pigment | Bear Claw |
Description | Shaman's bear claw crown or headdress. Seven bear claws are affixed to a band of animal hide. The claws are attached in such a way that they curve upward. The hide band is painted with what is likely the face of a bear, as indicated by stylistically typical ears, eyes, and claws. Colors used are red, black, and blue. |
Width | 5.7 Measurement Unit Not Provided |
Outside Diameter | 17.5 Measurement Unit Not Provided |
Credit Line | Museum Purchase, 1931 |
Other Number | 11-31 - Field No SF |
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