Headdress

MOA: University of British Columbia

3051/4

Cedar headdress. Thick ring constructed of fine strands of tightly wrapped cedar, sewn in place by red woolen threads. The back portion of the ring is thinner, with a grey tone, while the sides and front are wider and more reddish-brown. At the front is a large, decorative, protruding half-ball of cedar, with the ends trimmed to create a sunburst effect around the ball. There is a similar, but smaller, ball on each side.


  • Type of Item headdress
  • Culture Gitxsan
  • Material wool fibre, cedar bark
  • Measurements height 6.0 cm, width 21.0 cm, depth 24.0 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner Barbara Robertson, Alexander C. Robertson
  • Received from Alexander C. Robertson

  • Made in British Columbia
  • Collected in Hazelton

  • Ownership Date before December 22, 2010, before February 19, 2014
  • Acquisition Date on February 19, 2014

  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3051/0004