Hat

MOA: University of British Columbia

3260/77

Three-sgil basketry hat. The hat is conical in shape, with slightly concave sides that flare out at the brim. Dragonfly pattern weave. Three stacked cylinders (sgil) sit at the top, with a two-strand twined crown. A headband is woven into the interior of the hat. The exterior is unpainted.


  • Type of Item hat
  • Culture Haida
  • Material spruce root
  • Measurements height 32.0 cm, diameter 37.5 cm (overall)

  • Creator Isabel Rorick
  • Previous Owner Elspeth McConnell
  • Received from Elspeth McConnell

  • Made in British Columbia

  • Creation Date before 2017
  • Ownership Date before August 12, 2017
  • Acquisition Date on August 12, 2017

  • Item Classes basketry
  • Condition excellent
  • Accession Number 3260/0077