Headdress

Maker Inconnu / Unknown

Date 1950-1960

Medium / Technique Felt hat, commerical hide, domestic turkey feather, dyed ostrich feather, glass bead, cotton thread, polyester ? ribbon, artificial fur, satin ribbon, resin (glue)

Dimensions37.5 x 31 cm

ClassificationCommunication Objects - Personal Symbols - Status Symbols

CultureIndigenous: Haudenosaunee, Kanien'kehaka

Origin Kahnawà:ke, Quebec, Canada

Geocultural Area Eastern Woodlands

Object NumberME987.135

DivisionIndigenous Cultures - Historical Objects

CollectionMcCord

CreditGift of May Cutler

Status

Not on view

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