Cap

30-3-7

From: Canada | Labrador

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number 30-3-7
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Naskapi | Barren Ground Band
Provenience Canada | Labrador
Culture Area Subarctic Culture Area
Date Made 1920-1930
Section American
Materials Caribou Skin | Glass | Cotton
Technique Beaded
Description

woman's peaked cap of beaded caribou hide. Constructed of six sewn segments of hide joined by red stiching and red satin. The cloth band edge of cap is made of navy blue and red printed cotton. The bottom portion of the leather is decorated in beaded bands of yellow, white, gold metallic, and red.

Height 23.5 cm
Outside Diameter 10.5 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Frank G. Speck, 1930

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