Woman's cap
Date20th century
Maker
Yurok
Label TextCeremonial caps were worn by women during “first foods” ceremonies—held at the time of the first appearance of seasonal plants, fish and animals—and at rituals to prevent illness. Young girls wore them at coming-of-age ceremonies.
Object number86.94
Credit LineGift of John H. Hauberg
Dimensions3 5/8 in. (9.21 cm)
Diam.: 7 1/2 in.
MediumBear grass, hazelnut shoots, and maidenhair fern stems
Tlingit, Yakutat
late 19th century
Object number: 2024.19.39
Fraser River of Thompson River
n.d.
Object number: 2024.19.255
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