Headband Item Number: A2142 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Cedar bark ring with a patterned trade cloth backing. Two ermine pelts along the upper rim, one with a horizontal band of cedar bark attached to the ring directly underneath it. Red yarn tied to the ermine pelts.
Cultural Context
Red cedar headbands worn by all guests in winter dance season.
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada
- Received from Unknown (Unknown)
What
- Name
- Headband
- Identification Number
- A2142
- Type of Item
- headband
- Material
- fibre, cedar bark, ermine skin and dye
- Manufacturing Technique
- sewn
- Overall
- height 7.5 cm, width 30.0 cm, depth 21.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Northwest Coast
- Received from
- Unknown (Unknown)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
Other
- Condition
- fair