Hat

MOA: University of British Columbia

3656/24

Woven hat with interior woven headband. The domed hat has a flat top with a four large squares woven at centre. There are five decorative bands: the top three are purple=grey and off-white on the exterior (faded purple and dark blue), and the lower two are dark brown. Above the rim and lower dark brown band is a large strip of cedar bark woven in.


  • Type of Item hat
  • Culture Nuu-chah-nulth, Coast Salish
  • Material cedar bark, dye, root
  • Measurements height 17.8 cm, width 31.8 cm, depth 32.3 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner Fraser Ross Sharp
  • Received from Fraser Ross Sharp

  • Made in Vancouver Island

  • Ownership Date before December 8, 2023
  • Acquisition Date on December 8, 2023

  • Item Classes basketry
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3656/0024