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Object Number 69-30-10/1599
Display Title Ceremonial hat
Descriptions
Indigenous Term G̱unakadeit s'aáx̱w
Object Description Wooden hat, represents sea monster clan. Dancing hat.
Inventory Description Carved wooden sea monster hat, painted, shell overlay, teeth, woven rings, whiskers, ha
Classification
  • Hat
Department Ethnographic
Date 19th century
Culture
  • Wooshketaan?
  • Historic Period
  • Teikweidi
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Alaska / Juneau Borough
Additional Geographic Terms Juneau area
Materials Wood, Shell, Tooth, Fiber, Whisker, Hair, Sea lion whisker, Spruce, Deer hide
Dimensions Overall: 62 x 32 x 23 cm (24 7/16 x 12 5/8 x 9 1/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 69-30-10/1599
Provenance
Collector Capt. Edward Gustavus Fast (10/01/1867-07/01/1868)
Dealer Capt. Edward Gustavus Fast (01/01/1869)

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