Headdress
31-29-6
From: United States of America | Alaska
Curatorial Section: American
| Object Number | 31-29-6 |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Tlingit |
| Provenience | United States of America | Alaska |
| Culture Area | Northwest Coast Culture Area |
| Section | American |
| Materials | Hide | Pigment | Bear Claw |
| Description | Shaman's bear claw crown or headdress. Seven bear claws are affixed to a band of animal hide. The claws are attached in such a way that they curve upward. The hide band is painted with what is likely the face of a bear, as indicated by stylistically typical ears, eyes, and claws. Colors used are red, black, and blue. |
| Width | 5.7 |
| Outside Diameter | 17.5 |
| Credit Line | Museum Purchase, 1931 |
| Other Number | 11-31 - Field No SF |
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