Hat Item Number: E 1910.26 from the MAA: University of Cambridge
Description
Large woven conical hat with a headband inside for the wearer' s head. The hat has a thin lighter band half way down the outside, and a slight rim at the edge. The crown begins with four thick pieces of cedar bark which presumably have been split for trhe rest of the weaving. Inside there are several rings of yellow cedar bark and blue coloured grass.; Good
Context
The large conical hats are typical of the southern coastal area, of the Nootka or Nuu-Chah-Nulth peoples. The original European tribal names and, where possible, current tribal names have both been given in separate GLT fields.; Such large cedar bark hats were used as part of everyday attire, and were very useful for keeping off the rain. The hats which were decorated with painted designs were used for ceremonial occasions, such as feasts and potlatches (G.Crowther).; Collected by: Glaisher.Dr.J.W.L in ?1907
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada
- Received from Dr. J.W.L. Glaisher during 1910
What
- Name
- Hat
- Identification Number
- E 1910.26
- Type of Item
- hat
- Material
- cedar bark
Who
- Culture
- Kwakwaka'wakw ? or Nuu-chah-nulth ?
- Received from
- Dr. J.W.L. Glaisher
Where
- Holding Institution
- MAA: University of Cambridge
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
When
- Acquisition Date
- during 1910
Other
- Keyword
- Ceremonial Objects; Clothing; Personal Adornment