Whaler's Hat

The Burke: University of Washington

2014-49/3

The grass is natural, purple, and dark blue.


  • Type of Item whaler's hat
  • Culture Makah
  • Material cedar bark, grass, raffia
  • Manufacturing Technique wrapped twined, plain plaited, dyed
  • Measurements height 5.5 in, diameter 6.7 in (overall)

  • Creator June Ward
  • Received from Ellen Ferguson



  • Motif Whaling | Canoes | Whales | Humans | Geometric
  • Collection Burke Museum Ethnology Collection