Headdress frontlet with a carved bear that can be identified by the depth of its eye sockets and the way its eyes are carved. The Bear appears to be overpowering an insect that has a segmented body and wings behind its head. Framing the carving along the sides and across the top are inset rectangles of abalone shell. Also inset with abalone are the bear's eyes, teeth and paws. The animal's face is blue-green with thick black outlined ears and heavy eyebrows. Its nose, mouth, and torso are red. The proper left edge of the frontlet was repaired and the wood backing for the abalone shell in this area was probably replaced. The object is in good condition. The frontlet might have been hollowed out at the thickest part of the piece behind the face to prevent splitting. The blue-green color is frequently used among the Tlingit while defined eye sockets are frequently indicated by the Haida. Some pieces of abalone shell in this piece are lighter and pinker than other bluer pieces and these pinker pieces may have been replacement pieces for the original blue inlays.

Pendant of abalone shell. Locality: Swinomish Indian Reservation, La Connor, WA. Remarks: Found in Geo. Cagey's garden.* *Information is from the original accession ledger.

In the Spirit of the Ancestors-Shoes like these were first made for sale as novelties in the late 19th century, though woven grass boot liners were traditionally worn further north on the coast. In addition to basketry shoes, Telford is known for basketry garments, ranging from bustiers to skirts and cloaks.

The bead is white.

The paint is red, black, green, and yellow.