hat, unrecorded Karuk, Natinixwe, or Yurok artist

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unrecorded Karuk, Natinixwe, or Yurok artist, hat
unrecorded Karuk, Natinixwe, or Yurok artist, hat
unrecorded Karuk, Natinixwe, or Yurok artist
hat
late 1800s–1917
hat, late 1800s–1917
Where object was made: California, United States
Material/technique: plant fiber; weaving
Dimensions:
Object Height/Diameter (Height x Diameter): 9.5 x 18.5 cm
Object Height/Diameter (Height x Diameter): 3 3/4 x 7 5/16 in
Credit line: William Bridges Thayer Memorial
Accession number: 2007.2131
Not on display
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Exhibition Label: "Roots and Journeys: Encountering Global Arts and Cultures," Jul-2011, Nancy Mahaney The Hupa people of northwest California closely twine their basket hats so that they are flexible yet maintain their shape. Dress hats with flat topswere used for dances and festivities while simpler rounded hats, such as this piece, were made for everyday use.