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Start Over Object class Accessories by location on the head Culture or time period North American native cultures Loans S1990-1991 #23: Blackhawk Museums (March 20, 1991–August 16, 1994)

Hearst Museum object titled Hat, accession number 2-15520, described as Rain hat. Twined basketry hat with red, blue, and black painted totemic designs of bear. Bear design identified by Charles Brown (Tlingit) June 1964.

Hearst Museum object titled Hat, accession number 2-6444, described as Hunting hat. Bentwood, painted with red, black, blue and yellow green designs following form of helmet, inter-spaced with circles filled with rays. One blue, one white and one millifiore bead with yarn on walrus or sea lion whiskers. Ivory or whalebone piece attached to back with sinew. Braided sinew chin strap, side decorations of hair and sinew. Center string red and yellow. Used to protect eyes from sun and salt spray while men hunted in kayak.