Description:

Native American, Northwestern United States, Alaska, Norton Sound, Yup'ik, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A superb example of a hunting hat made from bentwood birch bark molded into a conical shape with a wide front brim, a leather chin strap, decorated with carved whale / marine mammal bone totemic charms, and a hoop with blue bird feathers (possibly mountain bluebirds or Stellar jay). The brim shielded the wearer's eyes from the sun and the carvings honored the hunted animal spirits to ensure a successful hunt. Size: 17.5" L x 12" W x 11" H (44.4 cm x 30.5 cm x 27.9 cm)

Please note this item falls under the Safeguard Tribal Objects of Patrimony Act and is not eligible for international shipping. Native American, Alaska Native, & Native Hawaiian objects are only eligible to ship within the United States.

Please note this item falls under the Safeguard Tribal Objects of Patrimony Act and is not eligible for international shipping. Native American, Alaska Native, & Native Hawaiian objects are only eligible to ship within the United States.

Provenance: private West Jordon, Utah, USA collection

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#178541

  • Condition: Mineral deposits on surface and leather chin strap is stiff. Fraying to feathers. Some abrasions to bark wood, but otherwise intact and excellent.

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