Hat

MOA: University of British Columbia

3103/4

Woven basketry hat. Hat is bowl shaped with round brim tapering to slightly pointed crown. Imbricated design consists of five dark lines circling basket. Also two raised lines at brim and around crown. Weaving pattern changes at centre top.


  • Type of Item hat
  • Culture Hupa
  • Material willow wood, root, grass, dye
  • Measurements height 11.0 cm, width 18.4 cm, depth 18.4 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner Anne Piternick
  • Received from Anne Piternick

  • Made in California

  • Ownership Date before April 8, 2015
  • Acquisition Date on April 8, 2015

  • Item Classes basketry
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3103/0004