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hat, corn husk
hat, corn husk
hat, corn husk
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Introduction
A hat made of braided corn husk, decorated with a purple ribbon band. Hodenosaunee, probably from Six Nations of the Grand River. Acquired by the Woodland Cultural Centre from Deanna Sky in 2004.
Nation of Maker:
Hodenosaunee/Haudenosaunee
Reasons for connecting this relative with particular nation(s)
Based on accession information.
Place of Origin:
Six Nations of the Grand River Territory
Summary of Source(s) for this Relative
Accession information.
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Materials
corn husk; thread, beige; ribbon, purple
Techniques or Format
Corn husk is braided into long pieces and then wrapped, and sewn into place with beige thread. Two pieces of purple ribbon decorate the circumference of the hat. They are tied together on either side.
Provenance
Current Location:
Woodland Cultural Centre, Six Nations of the Grand River Territory
Catalogue, Accession or Reference Number:
2004.5.3
Date of Acquisition by the Institution:
2004-04-16
Collection Narratives and Histories
Acquired by the Woodland Cultural Centre from Deanna Sky in 2003.
About This GRASAC Record
GKS Reference Number:
27227
Record Creation Context
This record was made during a GRASAC and dissertation research visit to the Woodland Cultural Centre, July 4-8 2011.
Record Creation Notes/Observations
Researchers present: Stacey Loyer and Joanna Miller.