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Object #     1997-60/1
Object name     Whaler's Hat
Culture of Origin     Nuu-chah-nulth, Ahousat
Maker or Artist     Jessie Webster
Materials     Cedar Bark, Swamp Grass
Techniques     Plain Twined, Wrapped Twined, Triple Twined, Twill Plaited, Dyed
Dimensions     H: 10 in, Diam: 9.5 in
Exhibit Label    

The whaling cultures of the Northwest Coast, Makah, Quinault, Quileute, and Nuu-chah-nulth, decorate their knob-topped hats with whaling scenes. Look for whales, canoes, whalers, and harpoons.

Source     Mr. John A. Putnam
Location     Ahousat, Vancouver Island, British Columbia
Credit     Gift of John A. Putnam


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